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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.33, 9,713.93 and 4,522.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.33, 9,713.93 and 4,522.64 is: 6,239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.33 : 9,713.93 = 4,522.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.33/9,713.93 = 4,522.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.33x = 9,713.93 × 4,522.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.33x = 43,932,537.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,932,537.19/7,041.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,239.24

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