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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.03, 9,682.61 and 5,033.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.03, 9,682.61 and 5,033.16 is: 6,936.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.03 : 9,682.61 = 5,033.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.03/9,682.61 = 5,033.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.03x = 9,682.61 × 5,033.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.03x = 48,734,100.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,734,100.18/7,026.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.22

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