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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.26, 9,727.72 and 4,537.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.26, 9,727.72 and 4,537.65 is: 6,259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.26 : 9,727.72 = 4,537.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.26/9,727.72 = 4,537.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.26x = 9,727.72 × 4,537.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.26x = 44,140,988.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,140,988.66/7,052.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,259.13

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