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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.49, 9,701.54 and 4,514.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.49, 9,701.54 and 4,514.15 is: 6,223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.49 : 9,701.54 = 4,514.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.49/9,701.54 = 4,514.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.49x = 9,701.54 × 4,514.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.49x = 43,794,225.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,794,225.40/7,036.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,223.87

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