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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.68, 9,942.55 and 4,061.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.68, 9,942.55 and 4,061.07 is: 5,604.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.68 : 9,942.55 = 4,061.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.68/9,942.55 = 4,061.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.68x = 9,942.55 × 4,061.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.68x = 40,377,381.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,377,381.38/7,204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.33

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