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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.83, 9,943.35 and 4,691.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.83, 9,943.35 and 4,691.02 is: 6,469.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.83 : 9,943.35 = 4,691.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.83/9,943.35 = 4,691.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.83x = 9,943.35 × 4,691.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.83x = 46,644,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,644,453.72/7,209.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,469.56

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