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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.52, 9,669.96 and 4,023.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.52, 9,669.96 and 4,023.84 is: 5,552.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.52 : 9,669.96 = 4,023.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.52/9,669.96 = 4,023.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.52x = 9,669.96 × 4,023.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.52x = 38,910,371.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,910,371.85/7,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,552.66

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