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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.04, 9,729.12 and 4,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.04, 9,729.12 and 4,255 is: 5,871.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.04 : 9,729.12 = 4,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.04/9,729.12 = 4,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.04x = 9,729.12 × 4,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.04x = 41,397,405.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,397,405.60/7,050.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,871.94

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