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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.23, 9,706.19 and 4,049.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.23, 9,706.19 and 4,049.01 is: 5,587.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.23 : 9,706.19 = 4,049.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.23/9,706.19 = 4,049.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.23x = 9,706.19 × 4,049.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.23x = 39,300,440.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,300,440.13/7,033.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.82

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