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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.83, 9,732.98 and 4,068.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.83, 9,732.98 and 4,068.61 is: 5,614.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.83 : 9,732.98 = 4,068.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.83/9,732.98 = 4,068.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.83x = 9,732.98 × 4,068.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.83x = 39,599,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,599,699.76/7,052.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.72

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