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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.79, 9,727.23 and 4,064.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.79, 9,727.23 and 4,064.85 is: 5,608.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.79 : 9,727.23 = 4,064.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.79/9,727.23 = 4,064.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.79x = 9,727.23 × 4,064.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.79x = 39,539,730.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,539,730.87/7,049.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.64

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