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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.21, 9,716.76 and 4,246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.21, 9,716.76 and 4,246.71 is: 5,860.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.21 : 9,716.76 = 4,246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.21/9,716.76 = 4,246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.21x = 9,716.76 × 4,246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.21x = 41,264,261.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,264,261.86/7,041.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.39

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