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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.02, 9,741.59 and 4,226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.02, 9,741.59 and 4,226.52 is: 5,832.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.02 : 9,741.59 = 4,226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.02/9,741.59 = 4,226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.02x = 9,741.59 × 4,226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.02x = 41,173,024.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,173,024.97/7,059.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,832.68

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