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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.72, 9,747.84 and 4,268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.72, 9,747.84 and 4,268.16 is: 5,890.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.72 : 9,747.84 = 4,268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.72/9,747.84 = 4,268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.72x = 9,747.84 × 4,268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.72x = 41,605,340.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,605,340.77/7,062.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.84

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