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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.20, 9,706.46 and 4,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.20, 9,706.46 and 4,049.44 is: 5,587.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.20 : 9,706.46 = 4,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.20/9,706.46 = 4,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.20x = 9,706.46 × 4,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.20x = 39,305,727.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,305,727.38/7,034.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.80

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