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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.48, 9,944.64 and 4,062.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.48, 9,944.64 and 4,062.96 is: 5,606.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.48 : 9,944.64 = 4,062.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.48/9,944.64 = 4,062.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.48x = 9,944.64 × 4,062.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.48x = 40,404,674.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,404,674.53/7,206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,606.71

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