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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.41, 9,736.78 and 4,030.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.41, 9,736.78 and 4,030.79 is: 5,562.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.41 : 9,736.78 = 4,030.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.41/9,736.78 = 4,030.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.41x = 9,736.78 × 4,030.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.41x = 39,246,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,246,895.30/7,055.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.67

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