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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.51, 9,676.83 and 4,026.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.51, 9,676.83 and 4,026.25 is: 5,555.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.51 : 9,676.83 = 4,026.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.51/9,676.83 = 4,026.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.51x = 9,676.83 × 4,026.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.51x = 38,961,336.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,961,336.79/7,012.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.98

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