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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.08, 9,701.46 and 4,045.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.08, 9,701.46 and 4,045.86 is: 5,583.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.08 : 9,701.46 = 4,045.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.08/9,701.46 = 4,045.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.08x = 9,701.46 × 4,045.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.08x = 39,250,748.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,250,748.96/7,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.26

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