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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.49, 9,943.68 and 4,061.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.49, 9,943.68 and 4,061.67 is: 5,605.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.49 : 9,943.68 = 4,061.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.49/9,943.68 = 4,061.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.49x = 9,943.68 × 4,061.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.49x = 40,387,946.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,387,946.75/7,205.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.16

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