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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.04, 9,721.98 and 4,059.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.04, 9,721.98 and 4,059.34 is: 5,602.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.04 : 9,721.98 = 4,059.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.04/9,721.98 = 4,059.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.04x = 9,721.98 × 4,059.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.04x = 39,464,822.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,464,822.29/7,044.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.58

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