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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.33, 9,679.77 and 4,031.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.33, 9,679.77 and 4,031.91 is: 5,564.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.33 : 9,679.77 = 4,031.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.33/9,679.77 = 4,031.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.33x = 9,679.77 × 4,031.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.33x = 39,027,961.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,027,961.46/7,014.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.03

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