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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,040.41, 9,716.85 and 4,015.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,040.41, 9,716.85 and 4,015.53 is: 5,542.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,040.41 : 9,716.85 = 4,015.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,040.41/9,716.85 = 4,015.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,040.41x = 9,716.85 × 4,015.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,040.41x = 39,018,302.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,018,302.68/7,040.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,542.05

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