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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.03, 9,740.91 and 4,073.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.03, 9,740.91 and 4,073.99 is: 5,622.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.03 : 9,740.91 = 4,073.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.03/9,740.91 = 4,073.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.03x = 9,740.91 × 4,073.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.03x = 39,684,321.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,684,321.23/7,058.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,622.58

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