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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,143.31, 9,855.47 and 4,627.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,143.31, 9,855.47 and 4,627.34 is: 6,384.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,143.31 : 9,855.47 = 4,627.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,143.31/9,855.47 = 4,627.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,143.31x = 9,855.47 × 4,627.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,143.31x = 45,604,646.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,604,646.76/7,143.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,384.25

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