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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.95, 9,718.91 and 4,210.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.95, 9,718.91 and 4,210.89 is: 5,809.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.95 : 9,718.91 = 4,210.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.95/9,718.91 = 4,210.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.95x = 9,718.91 × 4,210.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.95x = 40,925,231.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,925,231.06/7,044.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,809.16

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