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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.33, 10,541.73 and 4,257.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.33, 10,541.73 and 4,257.33 is: 6,382.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.33 : 10,541.73 = 4,257.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.33/10,541.73 = 4,257.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.33x = 10,541.73 × 4,257.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.33x = 44,879,599.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,879,599.81/7,031.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.80

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