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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.67, 9,695.84 and 4,371.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.67, 9,695.84 and 4,371.15 is: 6,035.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.67 : 9,695.84 = 4,371.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.67/9,695.84 = 4,371.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.67x = 9,695.84 × 4,371.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.67x = 42,381,971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,381,971.02/7,022.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,035.02

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