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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.82, 9,716.22 and 4,525.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.82, 9,716.22 and 4,525.08 is: 6,241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.82 : 9,716.22 = 4,525.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.82/9,716.22 = 4,525.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.82x = 9,716.22 × 4,525.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.82x = 43,966,672.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,966,672.80/7,043.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,241.88

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