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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.75, 9,682.47 and 4,362.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.75, 9,682.47 and 4,362.01 is: 6,021.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.75 : 9,682.47 = 4,362.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.75/9,682.47 = 4,362.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.75x = 9,682.47 × 4,362.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.75x = 42,235,023.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,235,023.12/7,013.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.75

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