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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,433.72, 12,997.99 and 7,042.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,433.72, 12,997.99 and 7,042.75 is: 9,703.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,433.72 : 12,997.99 = 7,042.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,433.72/12,997.99 = 7,042.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,433.72x = 12,997.99 × 7,042.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,433.72x = 91,541,590.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,541,590.19/9,433.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,703.66

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