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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.04, 9,697.61 and 4,509.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.04, 9,697.61 and 4,509.34 is: 6,220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.04 : 9,697.61 = 4,509.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.04/9,697.61 = 4,509.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.04x = 9,697.61 × 4,509.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.04x = 43,729,820.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,729,820.68/7,030.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,220.42

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