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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.98, 9,732.49 and 4,068.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.98, 9,732.49 and 4,068.76 is: 5,616.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.98 : 9,732.49 = 4,068.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.98/9,732.49 = 4,068.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.98x = 9,732.49 × 4,068.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.98x = 39,599,145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,599,145.67/7,050.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,616.12

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