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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.55, 9,748.16 and 4,079.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.55, 9,748.16 and 4,079.51 is: 5,629.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.55 : 9,748.16 = 4,079.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.55/9,748.16 = 4,079.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.55x = 9,748.16 × 4,079.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.55x = 39,767,695.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,767,695.80/7,063.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,629.99

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