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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.46, 9,942.23 and 4,060.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.46, 9,942.23 and 4,060.65 is: 5,603.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.46 : 9,942.23 = 4,060.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.46/9,942.23 = 4,060.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.46x = 9,942.23 × 4,060.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.46x = 40,371,901.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,371,901.55/7,204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.74

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