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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.68, 9,708.93 and 4,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.68, 9,708.93 and 4,050.72 is: 5,591.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.68 : 9,708.93 = 4,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.68/9,708.93 = 4,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.68x = 9,708.93 × 4,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.68x = 39,328,156.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,328,156.93/7,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,591.41

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