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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.51, 9,745.47 and 4,372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.51, 9,745.47 and 4,372.50 is: 6,033.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.51 : 9,745.47 = 4,372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.51/9,745.47 = 4,372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.51x = 9,745.47 × 4,372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.51x = 42,612,067.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,612,067.58/7,062.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.56

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