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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.71, 9,717.58 and 4,523.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.71, 9,717.58 and 4,523.84 is: 6,242.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.71 : 9,717.58 = 4,523.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.71/9,717.58 = 4,523.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.71x = 9,717.58 × 4,523.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.71x = 43,960,770.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,960,770.62/7,041.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,242.91

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