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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.82, 9,719.28 and 4,214.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.82, 9,719.28 and 4,214.73 is: 5,812.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.82 : 9,719.28 = 4,214.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.82/9,719.28 = 4,214.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.82x = 9,719.28 × 4,214.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.82x = 40,964,177.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,964,177.44/7,047.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,812.32

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