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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.16, 9,741.73 and 4,404.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.16, 9,741.73 and 4,404.96 is: 6,076.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.16 : 9,741.73 = 4,404.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.16/9,741.73 = 4,404.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.16x = 9,741.73 × 4,404.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.16x = 42,911,930.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,911,930.98/7,062.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,076.32

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