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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,040.97, 9,717.87 and 5,029.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,040.97, 9,717.87 and 5,029.83 is: 6,942.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,040.97 : 9,717.87 = 5,029.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,040.97/9,717.87 = 5,029.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,040.97x = 9,717.87 × 5,029.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,040.97x = 48,879,234.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,879,234.06/7,040.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.12

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