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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,717.98, 9,273.42 and 5,044.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,717.98, 9,273.42 and 5,044.22 is: 6,962.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,717.98 : 9,273.42 = 5,044.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,717.98/9,273.42 = 5,044.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,717.98x = 9,273.42 × 5,044.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,717.98x = 46,777,170.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,777,170.63/6,717.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,962.98

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