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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.32, 9,705.69 and 4,049.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.32, 9,705.69 and 4,049.46 is: 5,588.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.32 : 9,705.69 = 4,049.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.32/9,705.69 = 4,049.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.32x = 9,705.69 × 4,049.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.32x = 39,302,803.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,302,803.43/7,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.09

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