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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.46, 9,660.09 and 4,017.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.46, 9,660.09 and 4,017.15 is: 5,542.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.46 : 9,660.09 = 4,017.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.46/9,660.09 = 4,017.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.46x = 9,660.09 × 4,017.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.46x = 38,806,030.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,806,030.54/7,001.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,542.56

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