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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,040.62, 9,716.02 and 4,056.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,040.62, 9,716.02 and 4,056.99 is: 5,598.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,040.62 : 9,716.02 = 4,056.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,040.62/9,716.02 = 4,056.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,040.62x = 9,716.02 × 4,056.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,040.62x = 39,417,795.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,417,795.98/7,040.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.63

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