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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.96, 10,573.29 and 3,928.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.96, 10,573.29 and 3,928.05 is: 5,897.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.96 : 10,573.29 = 3,928.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.96/10,573.29 = 3,928.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.96x = 10,573.29 × 3,928.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.96x = 41,532,411.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,532,411.78/7,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,897.85

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