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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,002.42, 9,663.56 and 4,018.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,002.42, 9,663.56 and 4,018.86 is: 5,546.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,002.42 : 9,663.56 = 4,018.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,002.42/9,663.56 = 4,018.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,002.42x = 9,663.56 × 4,018.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,002.42x = 38,836,494.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,836,494.74/7,002.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,546.15

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