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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.47, 9,715.50 and 4,315.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.47, 9,715.50 and 4,315.26 is: 5,954.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.47 : 9,715.50 = 4,315.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.47/9,715.50 = 4,315.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.47x = 9,715.50 × 4,315.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.47x = 41,924,908.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,924,908.53/7,041.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.00

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