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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.36, 9,662.95 and 5,014.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.36, 9,662.95 and 5,014.19 is: 6,917.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.36 : 9,662.95 = 5,014.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.36/9,662.95 = 5,014.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.36x = 9,662.95 × 5,014.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.36x = 48,451,867.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,451,867.26/7,004.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,917.39

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