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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.14, 9,705.71 and 4,049.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.14, 9,705.71 and 4,049.55 is: 5,588.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.14 : 9,705.71 = 4,049.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.14/9,705.71 = 4,049.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.14x = 9,705.71 × 4,049.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.14x = 39,303,768.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,303,768.05/7,033.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.37

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