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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.81, 9,676.63 and 4,028.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.81, 9,676.63 and 4,028.77 is: 5,559.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.81 : 9,676.63 = 4,028.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.81/9,676.63 = 4,028.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.81x = 9,676.63 × 4,028.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.81x = 38,984,896.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,984,896.50/7,012.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.10

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