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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.51, 9,679.88 and 4,030.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.51, 9,679.88 and 4,030.27 is: 5,561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.51 : 9,679.88 = 4,030.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.51/9,679.88 = 4,030.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.51x = 9,679.88 × 4,030.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.51x = 39,012,485.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,012,485.62/7,014.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.68

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