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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.64, 9,747.19 and 4,374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.64, 9,747.19 and 4,374.46 is: 6,037.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.64 : 9,747.19 = 4,374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.64/9,747.19 = 4,374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.64x = 9,747.19 × 4,374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.64x = 42,638,630.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,638,630.99/7,062.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,037.21

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