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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.08, 9,698.70 and 4,043.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.08, 9,698.70 and 4,043.86 is: 5,580.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.08 : 9,698.70 = 4,043.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.08/9,698.70 = 4,043.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.08x = 9,698.70 × 4,043.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.08x = 39,220,184.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,220,184.98/7,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,580.50

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