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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.74, 9,675.96 and 5,118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.74, 9,675.96 and 5,118.44 is: 7,066.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.74 : 9,675.96 = 5,118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.74/9,675.96 = 5,118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.74x = 9,675.96 × 5,118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.74x = 49,525,820.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,525,820.70/7,008.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.29

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