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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.06, 9,720.78 and 4,058.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.06, 9,720.78 and 4,058.79 is: 5,601.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.06 : 9,720.78 = 4,058.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.06/9,720.78 = 4,058.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.06x = 9,720.78 × 4,058.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.06x = 39,454,604.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,454,604.66/7,044.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.12

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