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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.48, 9,681.84 and 4,360.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.48, 9,681.84 and 4,360.38 is: 6,018.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.48 : 9,681.84 = 4,360.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.48/9,681.84 = 4,360.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.48x = 9,681.84 × 4,360.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.48x = 42,216,501.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,216,501.50/7,014.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,018.48

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