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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.57, 9,708.36 and 4,051.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.57, 9,708.36 and 4,051.51 is: 5,592.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.57 : 9,708.36 = 4,051.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.57/9,708.36 = 4,051.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.57x = 9,708.36 × 4,051.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.57x = 39,333,517.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,333,517.62/7,033.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.26

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