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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.43, 9,944.85 and 4,062.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.43, 9,944.85 and 4,062.59 is: 5,606.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.43 : 9,944.85 = 4,062.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.43/9,944.85 = 4,062.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.43x = 9,944.85 × 4,062.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.43x = 40,401,888.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,401,888.26/7,206.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,606.37

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