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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.74, 9,707.58 and 4,049.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.74, 9,707.58 and 4,049.70 is: 5,589.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.74 : 9,707.58 = 4,049.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.74/9,707.58 = 4,049.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.74x = 9,707.58 × 4,049.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.74x = 39,312,786.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,312,786.73/7,033.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,589.17

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