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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.92, 9,671.31 and 4,024.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.92, 9,671.31 and 4,024.24 is: 5,553.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.92 : 9,671.31 = 4,024.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.92/9,671.31 = 4,024.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.92x = 9,671.31 × 4,024.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.92x = 38,919,672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,919,672.55/7,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.67

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