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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,032.65, 9,705.65 and 4,049.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,032.65, 9,705.65 and 4,049.45 is: 5,588.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032.65 : 9,705.65 = 4,049.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032.65/9,705.65 = 4,049.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032.65x = 9,705.65 × 4,049.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032.65x = 39,302,524.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,302,524.15/7,032.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.58

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