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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.70, 9,698.97 and 4,044.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.70, 9,698.97 and 4,044.53 is: 5,582.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.70 : 9,698.97 = 4,044.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.70/9,698.97 = 4,044.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.70x = 9,698.97 × 4,044.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.70x = 39,227,726.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,227,726.64/7,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,582.67

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