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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.23, 9,716.36 and 4,055.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.23, 9,716.36 and 4,055.06 is: 5,595.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.23 : 9,716.36 = 4,055.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.23/9,716.36 = 4,055.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.23x = 9,716.36 × 4,055.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.23x = 39,400,426.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,400,426.80/7,041.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.67

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