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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.40, 9,709.91 and 4,383.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.40, 9,709.91 and 4,383.66 is: 6,050.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.40 : 9,709.91 = 4,383.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.40/9,709.91 = 4,383.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.40x = 9,709.91 × 4,383.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.40x = 42,564,944.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,564,944.07/7,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,050.11

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