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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.96, 9,710.35 and 5,935.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.96, 9,710.35 and 5,935.10 is: 8,184.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.96 : 9,710.35 = 5,935.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.96/9,710.35 = 5,935.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.96x = 9,710.35 × 5,935.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.96x = 57,631,834.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,631,834.90/7,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,184.06

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