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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.72, 9,701.15 and 4,046.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.72, 9,701.15 and 4,046.13 is: 5,583.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.72 : 9,701.15 = 4,046.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.72/9,701.15 = 4,046.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.72x = 9,701.15 × 4,046.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.72x = 39,252,093.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,252,093.82/7,029.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.74

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