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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.76, 9,682.98 and 4,032.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.76, 9,682.98 and 4,032.51 is: 5,564.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.76 : 9,682.98 = 4,032.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.76/9,682.98 = 4,032.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.76x = 9,682.98 × 4,032.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.76x = 39,046,713.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,046,713.68/7,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.78

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