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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.63, 9,944.10 and 4,061.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.63, 9,944.10 and 4,061.81 is: 5,605.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.63 : 9,944.10 = 4,061.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.63/9,944.10 = 4,061.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.63x = 9,944.10 × 4,061.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.63x = 40,391,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,391,069.68/7,205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.49

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