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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.61, 9,702.13 and 4,046.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.61, 9,702.13 and 4,046.51 is: 5,584.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.61 : 9,702.13 = 4,046.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.61/9,702.13 = 4,046.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.61x = 9,702.13 × 4,046.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.61x = 39,259,733.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,259,733.22/7,030.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,584.11

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