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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.05, 9,700.16 and 4,045.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.05, 9,700.16 and 4,045.68 is: 5,583.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.05 : 9,700.16 = 4,045.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.05/9,700.16 = 4,045.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.05x = 9,700.16 × 4,045.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.05x = 39,243,723.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,243,723.08/7,029.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.08

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