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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.24, 9,701.44 and 4,044.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.24, 9,701.44 and 4,044.04 is: 5,580.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.24 : 9,701.44 = 4,044.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.24/9,701.44 = 4,044.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.24x = 9,701.44 × 4,044.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.24x = 39,233,011.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,233,011.42/7,030.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,580.61

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