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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.43, 9,720.45 and 4,058.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.43, 9,720.45 and 4,058.75 is: 5,602.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.43 : 9,720.45 = 4,058.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.43/9,720.45 = 4,058.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.43x = 9,720.45 × 4,058.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.43x = 39,452,900.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,452,900.74/7,042.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.17

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