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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.68, 9,710.31 and 4,051.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.68, 9,710.31 and 4,051.72 is: 5,592.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.68 : 9,710.31 = 4,051.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.68/9,710.31 = 4,051.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.68x = 9,710.31 × 4,051.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.68x = 39,343,457.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,343,457.23/7,034.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.79

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