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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,040.97, 9,717.46 and 4,056.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,040.97, 9,717.46 and 4,056.93 is: 5,599.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,040.97 : 9,717.46 = 4,056.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,040.97/9,717.46 = 4,056.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,040.97x = 9,717.46 × 4,056.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,040.97x = 39,423,044.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,423,044.86/7,040.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,599.09

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