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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.68, 9,744.18 and 4,077.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.68, 9,744.18 and 4,077.06 is: 5,626.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.68 : 9,744.18 = 4,077.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.68/9,744.18 = 4,077.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.68x = 9,744.18 × 4,077.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.68x = 39,727,606.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,727,606.51/7,060.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.60

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