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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.05, 9,702.41 and 4,045.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.05, 9,702.41 and 4,045.80 is: 5,583.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.05 : 9,702.41 = 4,045.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.05/9,702.41 = 4,045.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.05x = 9,702.41 × 4,045.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.05x = 39,254,010.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,254,010.38/7,030.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.75

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