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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.32, 9,744.66 and 4,076.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.32, 9,744.66 and 4,076.64 is: 5,626.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.32 : 9,744.66 = 4,076.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.32/9,744.66 = 4,076.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.32x = 9,744.66 × 4,076.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.32x = 39,725,470.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,725,470.74/7,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.58

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