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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.16, 9,698.92 and 4,547.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.16, 9,698.92 and 4,547.16 is: 6,272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.16 : 9,698.92 = 4,547.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.16/9,698.92 = 4,547.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.16x = 9,698.92 × 4,547.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.16x = 44,102,541.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,102,541.07/7,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,272.44

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