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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.23, 9,698.15 and 4,004.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.23, 9,698.15 and 4,004.15 is: 5,524.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.23 : 9,698.15 = 4,004.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.23/9,698.15 = 4,004.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.23x = 9,698.15 × 4,004.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.23x = 38,832,778.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,832,778.81/7,029.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.48

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