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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.44, 9,689.70 and 4,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.44, 9,689.70 and 4,537 is: 6,260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.44 : 9,689.70 = 4,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.44/9,689.70 = 4,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.44x = 9,689.70 × 4,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.44x = 43,962,168.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,962,168.90/7,022.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,260.24

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