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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.72, 9,683.34 and 5,021.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.72, 9,683.34 and 5,021.82 is: 6,932.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.72 : 9,683.34 = 5,021.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.72/9,683.34 = 5,021.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.72x = 9,683.34 × 5,021.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.72x = 48,627,990.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,627,990.48/7,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.28

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