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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.82, 9,708.02 and 4,049.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.82, 9,708.02 and 4,049.56 is: 5,588.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.82 : 9,708.02 = 4,049.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.82/9,708.02 = 4,049.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.82x = 9,708.02 × 4,049.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.82x = 39,313,209.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,313,209.47/7,034.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.37

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