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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.28, 9,720.77 and 4,391.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.28, 9,720.77 and 4,391.54 is: 6,060.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.28 : 9,720.77 = 4,391.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.28/9,720.77 = 4,391.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.28x = 9,720.77 × 4,391.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.28x = 42,689,150.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,689,150.29/7,043.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.98

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