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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,207.62, 9,946.54 and 4,063.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,207.62, 9,946.54 and 4,063.84 is: 5,608.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,207.62 : 9,946.54 = 4,063.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,207.62/9,946.54 = 4,063.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,207.62x = 9,946.54 × 4,063.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,207.62x = 40,421,147.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,421,147.11/7,207.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.11

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