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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.61, 9,663.30 and 5,014.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.61, 9,663.30 and 5,014.44 is: 6,917.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.61 : 9,663.30 = 5,014.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.61/9,663.30 = 5,014.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.61x = 9,663.30 × 5,014.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.61x = 48,456,038.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,456,038.05/7,004.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,917.74

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