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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,143.72, 9,858.36 and 4,311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,143.72, 9,858.36 and 4,311.24 is: 5,949.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,143.72 : 9,858.36 = 4,311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,143.72/9,858.36 = 4,311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,143.72x = 9,858.36 × 4,311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,143.72x = 42,501,755.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,501,755.97/7,143.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,949.53

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