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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.78, 9,701.52 and 4,045.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.78, 9,701.52 and 4,045.53 is: 5,583.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.78 : 9,701.52 = 4,045.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.78/9,701.52 = 4,045.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.78x = 9,701.52 × 4,045.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.78x = 39,247,790.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,247,790.21/7,029.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.08

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