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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.75, 9,697.89 and 4,042.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.75, 9,697.89 and 4,042.53 is: 5,579.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.75 : 9,697.89 = 4,042.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.75/9,697.89 = 4,042.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.75x = 9,697.89 × 4,042.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.75x = 39,204,011.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,204,011.26/7,026.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,579.25

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