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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.68, 9,683.31 and 4,033.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.68, 9,683.31 and 4,033.45 is: 5,566.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.68 : 9,683.31 = 4,033.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.68/9,683.31 = 4,033.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.68x = 9,683.31 × 4,033.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.68x = 39,057,146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,057,146.72/7,016.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.33

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