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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.98, 9,717.88 and 4,057.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.98, 9,717.88 and 4,057.75 is: 5,599.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.98 : 9,717.88 = 4,057.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.98/9,717.88 = 4,057.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.98x = 9,717.88 × 4,057.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.98x = 39,432,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,432,737.18/7,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,599.66

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