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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.31, 9,697.42 and 4,044.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.31, 9,697.42 and 4,044.11 is: 5,580.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.31 : 9,697.42 = 4,044.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.31/9,697.42 = 4,044.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.31x = 9,697.42 × 4,044.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.31x = 39,217,364.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,217,364.49/7,027.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,580.71

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