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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.95, 9,729.59 and 4,067.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.95, 9,729.59 and 4,067.73 is: 5,612.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.95 : 9,729.59 = 4,067.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.95/9,729.59 = 4,067.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.95x = 9,729.59 × 4,067.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.95x = 39,577,324.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,577,324.79/7,051.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.25

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