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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.08, 9,664.12 and 4,019.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.08, 9,664.12 and 4,019.28 is: 5,545.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.08 : 9,664.12 = 4,019.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.08/9,664.12 = 4,019.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.08x = 9,664.12 × 4,019.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.08x = 38,842,804.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,842,804.23/7,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,545.74

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