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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,208.57, 9,947.82 and 4,064.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,208.57, 9,947.82 and 4,064.76 is: 5,609.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,208.57 : 9,947.82 = 4,064.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,208.57/9,947.82 = 4,064.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,208.57x = 9,947.82 × 4,064.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,208.57x = 40,435,500.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,435,500.82/7,208.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,609.37

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