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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,002.54, 9,661.43 and 4,168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,002.54, 9,661.43 and 4,168.48 is: 5,751.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,002.54 : 9,661.43 = 4,168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,002.54/9,661.43 = 4,168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,002.54x = 9,661.43 × 4,168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,002.54x = 40,273,500.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,273,500.22/7,002.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,751.27

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