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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.42, 9,666.50 and 4,020.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.42, 9,666.50 and 4,020.77 is: 5,548.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.42 : 9,666.50 = 4,020.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.42/9,666.50 = 4,020.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.42x = 9,666.50 × 4,020.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.42x = 38,866,777.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,866,777.27/7,005.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,548.10

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