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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.66, 9,697.17 and 4,042.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.66, 9,697.17 and 4,042.95 is: 5,579.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.66 : 9,697.17 = 4,042.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.66/9,697.17 = 4,042.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.66x = 9,697.17 × 4,042.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.66x = 39,205,170.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,205,170.42/7,026.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,579.49

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