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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.17, 9,700.49 and 4,045.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.17, 9,700.49 and 4,045.73 is: 5,584.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.17 : 9,700.49 = 4,045.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.17/9,700.49 = 4,045.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.17x = 9,700.49 × 4,045.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.17x = 39,245,543.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,245,543.18/7,028.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,584.04

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