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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.31, 9,729.45 and 4,534.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.31, 9,729.45 and 4,534.07 is: 6,255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.31 : 9,729.45 = 4,534.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.31/9,729.45 = 4,534.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.31x = 9,729.45 × 4,534.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.31x = 44,113,958.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,113,958.71/7,052.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,255.25

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