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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.53, 9,695.25 and 4,042.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.53, 9,695.25 and 4,042.49 is: 5,577.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.53 : 9,695.25 = 4,042.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.53/9,695.25 = 4,042.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.53x = 9,695.25 × 4,042.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.53x = 39,192,902.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,192,902.70/7,026.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,577.85

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