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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.24, 9,670.28 and 4,023.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.24, 9,670.28 and 4,023.66 is: 5,552.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.24 : 9,670.28 = 4,023.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.24/9,670.28 = 4,023.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.24x = 9,670.28 × 4,023.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.24x = 38,909,898.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,909,898.71/7,008.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,552.02

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