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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.73, 9,706.40 and 4,201.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.73, 9,706.40 and 4,201.73 is: 5,798.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.73 : 9,706.40 = 4,201.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.73/9,706.40 = 4,201.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.73x = 9,706.40 × 4,201.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.73x = 40,783,623.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,783,623.54/7,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,798.30

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