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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.72, 9,696.83 and 4,043.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.72, 9,696.83 and 4,043.13 is: 5,579.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.72 : 9,696.83 = 4,043.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.72/9,696.83 = 4,043.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.72x = 9,696.83 × 4,043.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.72x = 39,205,524.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,205,524.06/7,026.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,579.49

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