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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.31, 9,707.45 and 4,050.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.31, 9,707.45 and 4,050.68 is: 5,589.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.31 : 9,707.45 = 4,050.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.31/9,707.45 = 4,050.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.31x = 9,707.45 × 4,050.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.31x = 39,321,704.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,321,704.78/7,034.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,589.99

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