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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.73, 9,740.03 and 4,541.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.73, 9,740.03 and 4,541.07 is: 6,266.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.73 : 9,740.03 = 4,541.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.73/9,740.03 = 4,541.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.73x = 9,740.03 × 4,541.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.73x = 44,230,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,230,135.33/7,058.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,266.02

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