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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,174.91, 9,901.47 and 4,342.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,174.91, 9,901.47 and 4,342.25 is: 5,992.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,174.91 : 9,901.47 = 4,342.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,174.91/9,901.47 = 4,342.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,174.91x = 9,901.47 × 4,342.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,174.91x = 42,994,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,994,608.60/7,174.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,992.36

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