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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.74, 9,669.58 and 4,023.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.74, 9,669.58 and 4,023.16 is: 5,551.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.74 : 9,669.58 = 4,023.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.74/9,669.58 = 4,023.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.74x = 9,669.58 × 4,023.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.74x = 38,902,267.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,902,267.47/7,007.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,551.33

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