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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.84, 9,720.63 and 4,059.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.84, 9,720.63 and 4,059.17 is: 5,601.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.84 : 9,720.63 = 4,059.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.84/9,720.63 = 4,059.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.84x = 9,720.63 × 4,059.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.84x = 39,457,689.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,457,689.68/7,043.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.73

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