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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,037.93, 9,710.73 and 4,053.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,037.93, 9,710.73 and 4,053.21 is: 5,592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,037.93 : 9,710.73 = 4,053.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,037.93/9,710.73 = 4,053.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,037.93x = 9,710.73 × 4,053.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,037.93x = 39,359,627.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,359,627.94/7,037.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.50

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