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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.31, 9,729.43 and 4,217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.31, 9,729.43 and 4,217.80 is: 5,820.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.31 : 9,729.43 = 4,217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.31/9,729.43 = 4,217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.31x = 9,729.43 × 4,217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.31x = 41,036,803.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,036,803.63/7,050.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,820.57

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