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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.15, 9,698.53 and 4,044.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.15, 9,698.53 and 4,044.42 is: 5,581.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.15 : 9,698.53 = 4,044.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.15/9,698.53 = 4,044.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.15x = 9,698.53 × 4,044.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.15x = 39,224,928.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,224,928.70/7,028.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.12

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