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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.12, 9,714.24 and 4,246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.12, 9,714.24 and 4,246.08 is: 5,858.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.12 : 9,714.24 = 4,246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.12/9,714.24 = 4,246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.12x = 9,714.24 × 4,246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.12x = 41,247,440.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,247,440.18/7,041.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.08

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