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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.98, 9,732.87 and 4,068.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.98, 9,732.87 and 4,068.74 is: 5,614.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.98 : 9,732.87 = 4,068.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.98/9,732.87 = 4,068.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.98x = 9,732.87 × 4,068.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.98x = 39,600,468.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,600,468.82/7,052.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.72

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