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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.57, 9,701.46 and 4,046.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.57, 9,701.46 and 4,046.51 is: 5,585.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.57 : 9,701.46 = 4,046.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.57/9,701.46 = 4,046.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.57x = 9,701.46 × 4,046.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.57x = 39,257,054.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,257,054.90/7,028.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,585.35

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