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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.93, 9,720.11 and 4,018.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.93, 9,720.11 and 4,018.79 is: 5,546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.93 : 9,720.11 = 4,018.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.93/9,720.11 = 4,018.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.93x = 9,720.11 × 4,018.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.93x = 39,063,080.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,063,080.87/7,042.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,546.42

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