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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.70, 9,756.96 and 4,045.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.70, 9,756.96 and 4,045.10 is: 5,582.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.70 : 9,756.96 = 4,045.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.70/9,756.96 = 4,045.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.70x = 9,756.96 × 4,045.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.70x = 39,467,878.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,467,878.90/7,069.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,582.68

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