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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.15, 9,697.95 and 4,042.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.15, 9,697.95 and 4,042.35 is: 5,579.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.15 : 9,697.95 = 4,042.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.15/9,697.95 = 4,042.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.15x = 9,697.95 × 4,042.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.15x = 39,202,508.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,202,508.18/7,026.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,579.51

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