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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.76, 9,712.96 and 4,205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.76, 9,712.96 and 4,205.88 is: 5,802.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.76 : 9,712.96 = 4,205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.76/9,712.96 = 4,205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.76x = 9,712.96 × 4,205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.76x = 40,851,533.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,851,533.69/7,039.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,802.98

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