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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.65, 9,688.19 and 5,012.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.65, 9,688.19 and 5,012.06 is: 6,909.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.65 : 9,688.19 = 5,012.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.65/9,688.19 = 5,012.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.65x = 9,688.19 × 5,012.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.65x = 48,557,716.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,557,716.07/7,027.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,909.52

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