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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.32, 9,748.80 and 4,079.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.32, 9,748.80 and 4,079.64 is: 5,630.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.32 : 9,748.80 = 4,079.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.32/9,748.80 = 4,079.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.32x = 9,748.80 × 4,079.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.32x = 39,771,594.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,771,594.43/7,063.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.72

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