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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.24, 9,671.04 and 5,114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.24, 9,671.04 and 5,114.88 is: 7,061.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.24 : 9,671.04 = 5,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.24/9,671.04 = 5,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.24x = 9,671.04 × 5,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.24x = 49,466,209.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,466,209.08/7,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.32

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