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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.74, 9,699.50 and 4,512.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.74, 9,699.50 and 4,512.32 is: 6,225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.74 : 9,699.50 = 4,512.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.74/9,699.50 = 4,512.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.74x = 9,699.50 × 4,512.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.74x = 43,767,210.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,767,210.62/7,030.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,225.12

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