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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,019.15, 9,686.93 and 4,035.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,019.15, 9,686.93 and 4,035.78 is: 5,569.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,019.15 : 9,686.93 = 4,035.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,019.15/9,686.93 = 4,035.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,019.15x = 9,686.93 × 4,035.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,019.15x = 39,094,298.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,094,298.18/7,019.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.67

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