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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.16, 9,717.06 and 4,246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.16, 9,717.06 and 4,246.12 is: 5,859.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.16 : 9,717.06 = 4,246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.16/9,717.06 = 4,246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.16x = 9,717.06 × 4,246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.16x = 41,259,802.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,259,802.81/7,041.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,859.80

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