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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.36, 9,703.82 and 4,376.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.36, 9,703.82 and 4,376.21 is: 6,040.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.36 : 9,703.82 = 4,376.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.36/9,703.82 = 4,376.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.36x = 9,703.82 × 4,376.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.36x = 42,465,932.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,465,932.24/7,030.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.37

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