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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.61, 9,747.39 and 4,079.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.61, 9,747.39 and 4,079.26 is: 5,629.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.61 : 9,747.39 = 4,079.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.61/9,747.39 = 4,079.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.61x = 9,747.39 × 4,079.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.61x = 39,762,138.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,762,138.13/7,063.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,629.15

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