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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.03, 9,943.97 and 4,061.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.03, 9,943.97 and 4,061.61 is: 5,604.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.03 : 9,943.97 = 4,061.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.03/9,943.97 = 4,061.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.03x = 9,943.97 × 4,061.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.03x = 40,388,507.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,388,507.68/7,206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.82

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