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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.45, 9,670.96 and 5,235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.45, 9,670.96 and 5,235.98 is: 7,226.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.45 : 9,670.96 = 5,235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.45/9,670.96 = 5,235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.45x = 9,670.96 × 5,235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.45x = 50,636,891.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,636,891.70/7,007.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226.16

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