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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.05, 9,676.63 and 4,027.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.05, 9,676.63 and 4,027.67 is: 5,558.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.05 : 9,676.63 = 4,027.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.05/9,676.63 = 4,027.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.05x = 9,676.63 × 4,027.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.05x = 38,974,286.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,974,286.47/7,012.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.19

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