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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.97, 9,708.96 and 4,051.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.97, 9,708.96 and 4,051.89 is: 5,592.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.97 : 9,708.96 = 4,051.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.97/9,708.96 = 4,051.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.97x = 9,708.96 × 4,051.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.97x = 39,339,637.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,339,637.93/7,033.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.81

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