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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031, 9,696.18 and 4,511.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031, 9,696.18 and 4,511.17 is: 6,221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031 : 9,696.18 = 4,511.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031/9,696.18 = 4,511.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031x = 9,696.18 × 4,511.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031x = 43,741,116.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,741,116.33/7,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,221.18

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