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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.23, 9,682.91 and 4,032.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.23, 9,682.91 and 4,032.19 is: 5,564.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.23 : 9,682.91 = 4,032.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.23/9,682.91 = 4,032.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.23x = 9,682.91 × 4,032.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.23x = 39,043,332.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,043,332.87/7,016.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.72

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