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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.59, 9,709.46 and 4,051.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.59, 9,709.46 and 4,051.89 is: 5,591.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.59 : 9,709.46 = 4,051.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.59/9,709.46 = 4,051.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.59x = 9,709.46 × 4,051.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.59x = 39,341,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,341,663.88/7,035.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,591.81

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