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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.15, 9,720.41 and 4,019.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.15, 9,720.41 and 4,019.02 is: 5,546.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.15 : 9,720.41 = 4,019.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.15/9,720.41 = 4,019.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.15x = 9,720.41 × 4,019.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.15x = 39,066,477.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,066,477.80/7,043.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,546.73

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