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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.78, 9,679.32 and 4,030.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.78, 9,679.32 and 4,030.55 is: 5,562.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.78 : 9,679.32 = 4,030.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.78/9,679.32 = 4,030.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.78x = 9,679.32 × 4,030.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.78x = 39,012,914.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,012,914.68/7,013.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.33

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