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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.26, 9,711.27 and 4,522.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.26, 9,711.27 and 4,522.83 is: 6,239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.26 : 9,711.27 = 4,522.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.26/9,711.27 = 4,522.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.26x = 9,711.27 × 4,522.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.26x = 43,922,423.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,922,423.29/7,039.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,239.64

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