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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.92, 9,699.08 and 4,044.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.92, 9,699.08 and 4,044.28 is: 5,581.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.92 : 9,699.08 = 4,044.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.92/9,699.08 = 4,044.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.92x = 9,699.08 × 4,044.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.92x = 39,225,795.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,225,795.26/7,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.42

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