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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,040.82, 9,712.08 and 4,522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,040.82, 9,712.08 and 4,522.08 is: 6,237.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,040.82 : 9,712.08 = 4,522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,040.82/9,712.08 = 4,522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,040.82x = 9,712.08 × 4,522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,040.82x = 43,918,802.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,918,802.73/7,040.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,237.74

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