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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.85, 9,705.63 and 4,049.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.85, 9,705.63 and 4,049.11 is: 5,587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.85 : 9,705.63 = 4,049.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.85/9,705.63 = 4,049.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.85x = 9,705.63 × 4,049.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.85x = 39,299,136.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,299,136.21/7,033.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.15

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