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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.38, 9,717.50 and 4,059.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.38, 9,717.50 and 4,059.16 is: 5,600.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.38 : 9,717.50 = 4,059.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.38/9,717.50 = 4,059.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.38x = 9,717.50 × 4,059.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.38x = 39,444,848.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,444,848.86/7,043.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.28

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