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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.16, 9,698.58 and 4,044.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.16, 9,698.58 and 4,044.45 is: 5,581.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.16 : 9,698.58 = 4,044.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.16/9,698.58 = 4,044.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.16x = 9,698.58 × 4,044.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.16x = 39,225,421.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,225,421.88/7,028.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.18

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