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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,207.77, 9,946.59 and 4,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,207.77, 9,946.59 and 4,063.96 is: 5,608.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,207.77 : 9,946.59 = 4,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,207.77/9,946.59 = 4,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,207.77x = 9,946.59 × 4,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,207.77x = 40,422,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,422,543.90/7,207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.19

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