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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.08, 9,699.78 and 4,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.08, 9,699.78 and 4,233.52 is: 5,842.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.08 : 9,699.78 = 4,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.08/9,699.78 = 4,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.08x = 9,699.78 × 4,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.08x = 41,064,212.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,064,212.63/7,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,842.88

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