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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.99, 9,699.35 and 4,196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.99, 9,699.35 and 4,196.34 is: 5,792.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.99 : 9,699.35 = 4,196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.99/9,699.35 = 4,196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.99x = 9,699.35 × 4,196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.99x = 40,701,749.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,701,749.40/7,026.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,792.21

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