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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.61, 9,740.39 and 4,073.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.61, 9,740.39 and 4,073.90 is: 5,621.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.61 : 9,740.39 = 4,073.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.61/9,740.39 = 4,073.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.61x = 9,740.39 × 4,073.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.61x = 39,681,305.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,681,305.75/7,058.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.69

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