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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.88, 9,741.68 and 4,265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.88, 9,741.68 and 4,265.28 is: 5,886.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.88 : 9,741.68 = 4,265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.88/9,741.68 = 4,265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.88x = 9,741.68 × 4,265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.88x = 41,550,992.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,550,992.87/7,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,886.34

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