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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.68, 9,681.30 and 4,031.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.68, 9,681.30 and 4,031.04 is: 5,562.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.68 : 9,681.30 = 4,031.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.68/9,681.30 = 4,031.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.68x = 9,681.30 × 4,031.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.68x = 39,025,707.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,025,707.55/7,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.64

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