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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.64, 9,678.99 and 4,029.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.64, 9,678.99 and 4,029.39 is: 5,560.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.64 : 9,678.99 = 4,029.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.64/9,678.99 = 4,029.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.64x = 9,678.99 × 4,029.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.64x = 39,000,429.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,000,429.57/7,013.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.66

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