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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.98, 10,549.92 and 4,397.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.98, 10,549.92 and 4,397.82 is: 6,598.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.98 : 10,549.92 = 4,397.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.98/10,549.92 = 4,397.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.98x = 10,549.92 × 4,397.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.98x = 46,396,649.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,396,649.17/7,030.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,598.89

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