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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.55, 9,700.02 and 4,512.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.55, 9,700.02 and 4,512.41 is: 6,229.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.55 : 9,700.02 = 4,512.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.55/9,700.02 = 4,512.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.55x = 9,700.02 × 4,512.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.55x = 43,770,455.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,770,455.12/7,026.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,229.30

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