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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.47, 9,711.99 and 4,385.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.47, 9,711.99 and 4,385.91 is: 6,051.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.47 : 9,711.99 = 4,385.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.47/9,711.99 = 4,385.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.47x = 9,711.99 × 4,385.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.47x = 42,595,914.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,595,914.06/7,039.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,051.01

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