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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.70, 9,681.69 and 5,744.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.70, 9,681.69 and 5,744.71 is: 7,939.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.70 : 9,681.69 = 5,744.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.70/9,681.69 = 5,744.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.70x = 9,681.69 × 5,744.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.70x = 55,618,501.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,618,501.36/7,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,939.04

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