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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.32, 9,696.30 and 4,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.32, 9,696.30 and 4,233 is: 5,840.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.32 : 9,696.30 = 4,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.32/9,696.30 = 4,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.32x = 9,696.30 × 4,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.32x = 41,044,437.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,044,437.90/7,027.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,840.70

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