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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.93, 9,716.63 and 4,210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.93, 9,716.63 and 4,210.44 is: 5,809.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.93 : 9,716.63 = 4,210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.93/9,716.63 = 4,210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.93x = 9,716.63 × 4,210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.93x = 40,911,287.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,911,287.62/7,041.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,809.67

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