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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.08, 9,679.65 and 4,030.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.08, 9,679.65 and 4,030.51 is: 5,562.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.08 : 9,679.65 = 4,030.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.08/9,679.65 = 4,030.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.08x = 9,679.65 × 4,030.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.08x = 39,013,926.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,013,926.12/7,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.23

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