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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.84, 9,746.96 and 4,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.84, 9,746.96 and 4,079.20 is: 5,628.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.84 : 9,746.96 = 4,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.84/9,746.96 = 4,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.84x = 9,746.96 × 4,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.84x = 39,759,799.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,759,799.23/7,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,628.64

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