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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.38, 9,718.34 and 4,058.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.38, 9,718.34 and 4,058.04 is: 5,600.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.38 : 9,718.34 = 4,058.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.38/9,718.34 = 4,058.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.38x = 9,718.34 × 4,058.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.38x = 39,437,412.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,437,412.45/7,042.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.01

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