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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.86, 9,707.91 and 4,049.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.86, 9,707.91 and 4,049.13 is: 5,588.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.86 : 9,707.91 = 4,049.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.86/9,707.91 = 4,049.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.86x = 9,707.91 × 4,049.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.86x = 39,308,610.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,308,610.84/7,033.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.48

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