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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.24, 9,726.90 and 4,363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.24, 9,726.90 and 4,363.16 is: 6,020.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.24 : 9,726.90 = 4,363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.24/9,726.90 = 4,363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.24x = 9,726.90 × 4,363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.24x = 42,440,021.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,440,021.00/7,049.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,020.51

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