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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.92, 9,685.01 and 4,034.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.92, 9,685.01 and 4,034.49 is: 5,568.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.92 : 9,685.01 = 4,034.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.92/9,685.01 = 4,034.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.92x = 9,685.01 × 4,034.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.92x = 39,074,075.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,074,075.99/7,016.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.55

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