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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.64, 9,753.96 and 4,235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.64, 9,753.96 and 4,235.44 is: 5,844.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.64 : 9,753.96 = 4,235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.64/9,753.96 = 4,235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.64x = 9,753.96 × 4,235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.64x = 41,312,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,312,312.34/7,068.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,844.45

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