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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.68, 9,708.69 and 4,519.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.68, 9,708.69 and 4,519.34 is: 6,231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.68 : 9,708.69 = 4,519.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.68/9,708.69 = 4,519.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.68x = 9,708.69 × 4,519.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.68x = 43,876,871.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,876,871.06/7,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,231.02

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