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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.42, 9,774.09 and 4,250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.42, 9,774.09 and 4,250.22 is: 5,864.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.42 : 9,774.09 = 4,250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.42/9,774.09 = 4,250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.42x = 9,774.09 × 4,250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.42x = 41,542,032.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,542,032.80/7,083.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,864.69

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