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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.68, 9,705.60 and 4,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.68, 9,705.60 and 4,049.28 is: 5,587.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.68 : 9,705.60 = 4,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.68/9,705.60 = 4,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.68x = 9,705.60 × 4,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.68x = 39,300,691.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,300,691.97/7,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.50

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