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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.23, 9,700.72 and 4,509.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.23, 9,700.72 and 4,509.43 is: 6,225.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.23 : 9,700.72 = 4,509.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.23/9,700.72 = 4,509.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.23x = 9,700.72 × 4,509.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.23x = 43,744,646.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,744,646.74/7,026.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,225.91

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