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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,143.69, 10,715.43 and 4,333.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,143.69, 10,715.43 and 4,333.19 is: 6,499.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,143.69 : 10,715.43 = 4,333.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,143.69/10,715.43 = 4,333.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,143.69x = 10,715.43 × 4,333.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,143.69x = 46,431,994.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,431,994.12/7,143.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,499.72

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