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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.53, 9,703.58 and 4,342.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.53, 9,703.58 and 4,342.65 is: 5,996.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.53 : 9,703.58 = 4,342.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.53/9,703.58 = 4,342.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.53x = 9,703.58 × 4,342.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.53x = 42,139,272.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,139,272.60/7,027.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,996.31

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