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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.27, 9,723.59 and 4,534.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.27, 9,723.59 and 4,534.66 is: 6,254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.27 : 9,723.59 = 4,534.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.27/9,723.59 = 4,534.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.27x = 9,723.59 × 4,534.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.27x = 44,093,103.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,093,103.34/7,049.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,254.99

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