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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.57, 9,700.08 and 4,045.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.57, 9,700.08 and 4,045.51 is: 5,583.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.57 : 9,700.08 = 4,045.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.57/9,700.08 = 4,045.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.57x = 9,700.08 × 4,045.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.57x = 39,241,722.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,241,722.14/7,027.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.97

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