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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,040.64, 9,715.68 and 4,056.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,040.64, 9,715.68 and 4,056.72 is: 5,598.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,040.64 : 9,715.68 = 4,056.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,040.64/9,715.68 = 4,056.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,040.64x = 9,715.68 × 4,056.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,040.64x = 39,413,793.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,413,793.37/7,040.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.04

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