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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.73, 9,678.28 and 4,358.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.73, 9,678.28 and 4,358.33 is: 6,017.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.73 : 9,678.28 = 4,358.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.73/9,678.28 = 4,358.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.73x = 9,678.28 × 4,358.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.73x = 42,181,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,181,089.68/7,009.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,017.51

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