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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.64, 9,747.40 and 4,232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.64, 9,747.40 and 4,232.49 is: 5,840.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.64 : 9,747.40 = 4,232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.64/9,747.40 = 4,232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.64x = 9,747.40 × 4,232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.64x = 41,255,773.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,255,773.03/7,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,840.58

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