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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.62, 9,711.48 and 4,054.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.62, 9,711.48 and 4,054.35 is: 5,593.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.62 : 9,711.48 = 4,054.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.62/9,711.48 = 4,054.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.62x = 9,711.48 × 4,054.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.62x = 39,373,738.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,373,738.94/7,039.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,593.16

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