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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,040.26, 9,717.99 and 4,057.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,040.26, 9,717.99 and 4,057.28 is: 5,600.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,040.26 : 9,717.99 = 4,057.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,040.26/9,717.99 = 4,057.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,040.26x = 9,717.99 × 4,057.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,040.26x = 39,428,615.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,428,615.55/7,040.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.45

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