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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.68, 9,661.44 and 4,017.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.68, 9,661.44 and 4,017.10 is: 5,543.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.68 : 9,661.44 = 4,017.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.68/9,661.44 = 4,017.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.68x = 9,661.44 × 4,017.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.68x = 38,810,970.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,810,970.62/7,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.09

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