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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.08, 9,730.42 and 4,066.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.08, 9,730.42 and 4,066.88 is: 5,612.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.08 : 9,730.42 = 4,066.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.08/9,730.42 = 4,066.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.08x = 9,730.42 × 4,066.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.08x = 39,572,450.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,572,450.49/7,051.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.25

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