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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.72, 9,667.10 and 4,021.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.72, 9,667.10 and 4,021.13 is: 5,549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.72 : 9,667.10 = 4,021.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.72/9,667.10 = 4,021.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.72x = 9,667.10 × 4,021.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.72x = 38,872,672.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,872,672.76/7,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,549.50

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