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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,982.44, 9,640.28 and 4,333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,982.44, 9,640.28 and 4,333.72 is: 5,983.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,982.44 : 9,640.28 = 4,333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,982.44/9,640.28 = 4,333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,982.44x = 9,640.28 × 4,333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,982.44x = 41,778,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,778,274.24/6,982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,983.33

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