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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,207.14, 9,945.78 and 4,064.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,207.14, 9,945.78 and 4,064.34 is: 5,608.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,207.14 : 9,945.78 = 4,064.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,207.14/9,945.78 = 4,064.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,207.14x = 9,945.78 × 4,064.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,207.14x = 40,423,031.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,423,031.49/7,207.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.75

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