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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.76, 9,669.06 and 5,113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.76, 9,669.06 and 5,113.42 is: 7,059.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.76 : 9,669.06 = 5,113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.76/9,669.06 = 5,113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.76x = 9,669.06 × 5,113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.76x = 49,441,964.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,441,964.79/7,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.35

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