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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.30, 9,702.44 and 4,514.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.30, 9,702.44 and 4,514.16 is: 6,231.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.30 : 9,702.44 = 4,514.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.30/9,702.44 = 4,514.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.30x = 9,702.44 × 4,514.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.30x = 43,798,366.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,798,366.55/7,028.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,231.72

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