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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,128.17, 9,840.30 and 4,742.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,128.17, 9,840.30 and 4,742.12 is: 6,546.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,128.17 : 9,840.30 = 4,742.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,128.17/9,840.30 = 4,742.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,128.17x = 9,840.30 × 4,742.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,128.17x = 46,663,868.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,663,868.12/7,128.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.40

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