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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.48, 9,701.58 and 4,044.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.48, 9,701.58 and 4,044.36 is: 5,581.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.48 : 9,701.58 = 4,044.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.48/9,701.58 = 4,044.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.48x = 9,701.58 × 4,044.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.48x = 39,236,682.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,236,682.09/7,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.73

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