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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.67, 9,709.31 and 4,914.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.67, 9,709.31 and 4,914.50 is: 6,778.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.67 : 9,709.31 = 4,914.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.67/9,709.31 = 4,914.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.67x = 9,709.31 × 4,914.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.67x = 47,716,367.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,716,367.73/7,039.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,778.22

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