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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.76, 9,722.36 and 4,211.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.76, 9,722.36 and 4,211.76 is: 5,813.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.76 : 9,722.36 = 4,211.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.76/9,722.36 = 4,211.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.76x = 9,722.36 × 4,211.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.76x = 40,948,246.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,948,246.95/7,043.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,813.41

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