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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.92, 9,671.25 and 4,493.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.92, 9,671.25 and 4,493.42 is: 6,199.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.92 : 9,671.25 = 4,493.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.92/9,671.25 = 4,493.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.92x = 9,671.25 × 4,493.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.92x = 43,456,982.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,456,982.56/7,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,199.35

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