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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,207.74, 9,946.67 and 4,063.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,207.74, 9,946.67 and 4,063.91 is: 5,608.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,207.74 : 9,946.67 = 4,063.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,207.74/9,946.67 = 4,063.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,207.74x = 9,946.67 × 4,063.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,207.74x = 40,422,301.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,422,301.63/7,207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.18

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