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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.75, 9,718.68 and 4,058.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.75, 9,718.68 and 4,058.03 is: 5,600.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.75 : 9,718.68 = 4,058.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.75/9,718.68 = 4,058.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.75x = 9,718.68 × 4,058.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.75x = 39,438,695.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,438,695.00/7,041.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.70

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