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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.52, 9,702.99 and 4,046.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.52, 9,702.99 and 4,046.33 is: 5,584.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.52 : 9,702.99 = 4,046.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.52/9,702.99 = 4,046.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.52x = 9,702.99 × 4,046.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.52x = 39,261,496.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,261,496.49/7,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,584.44

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