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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.81, 9,670.01 and 4,904.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.81, 9,670.01 and 4,904.29 is: 6,771.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.81 : 9,670.01 = 4,904.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.81/9,670.01 = 4,904.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.81x = 9,670.01 × 4,904.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.81x = 47,424,533.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,424,533.34/7,003.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,771.25

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