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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.63, 9,714.16 and 4,055.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.63, 9,714.16 and 4,055.73 is: 5,595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.63 : 9,714.16 = 4,055.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.63/9,714.16 = 4,055.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.63x = 9,714.16 × 4,055.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.63x = 39,398,000.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,398,000.00/7,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.01

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