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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.40, 9,714.26 and 4,671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.40, 9,714.26 and 4,671.44 is: 6,452.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.40 : 9,714.26 = 4,671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.40/9,714.26 = 4,671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.40x = 9,714.26 × 4,671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.40x = 45,379,582.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,379,582.73/7,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,452.01

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