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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.52, 9,707.13 and 4,049.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.52, 9,707.13 and 4,049.33 is: 5,588.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.52 : 9,707.13 = 4,049.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.52/9,707.13 = 4,049.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.52x = 9,707.13 × 4,049.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.52x = 39,307,372.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,307,372.72/7,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.58

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