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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.39, 9,706.03 and 4,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.39, 9,706.03 and 4,049.44 is: 5,587.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.39 : 9,706.03 = 4,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.39/9,706.03 = 4,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.39x = 9,706.03 × 4,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.39x = 39,304,006.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,304,006.33/7,034.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.40

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