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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.23, 9,696.48 and 4,042.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.23, 9,696.48 and 4,042.07 is: 5,578.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.23 : 9,696.48 = 4,042.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.23/9,696.48 = 4,042.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.23x = 9,696.48 × 4,042.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.23x = 39,193,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,193,802.43/7,026.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,578.22

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