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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.28, 9,729.32 and 4,066.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.28, 9,729.32 and 4,066.34 is: 5,610.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.28 : 9,729.32 = 4,066.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.28/9,729.32 = 4,066.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.28x = 9,729.32 × 4,066.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.28x = 39,562,654.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,562,654.11/7,051.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,610.71

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