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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.69, 9,691.43 and 4,538.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.69, 9,691.43 and 4,538.25 is: 6,261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.69 : 9,691.43 = 4,538.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.69/9,691.43 = 4,538.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.69x = 9,691.43 × 4,538.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.69x = 43,982,109.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,982,109.51/7,023.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.97

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