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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.08, 9,668.34 and 4,021.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.08, 9,668.34 and 4,021.80 is: 5,550.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.08 : 9,668.34 = 4,021.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.08/9,668.34 = 4,021.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.08x = 9,668.34 × 4,021.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.08x = 38,884,129.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,884,129.81/7,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,550.06

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