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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,018.54, 9,681.44 and 4,499.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,018.54, 9,681.44 and 4,499.73 is: 6,206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,018.54 : 9,681.44 = 4,499.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,018.54/9,681.44 = 4,499.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,018.54x = 9,681.44 × 4,499.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,018.54x = 43,563,843.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,563,843.51/7,018.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,206.97

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