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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.15, 9,686.51 and 4,902.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.15, 9,686.51 and 4,902.80 is: 6,754.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.15 : 9,686.51 = 4,902.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.15/9,686.51 = 4,902.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.15x = 9,686.51 × 4,902.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.15x = 47,491,020.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,491,020.93/7,031.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,754.38

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