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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.05, 9,734.72 and 4,225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.05, 9,734.72 and 4,225.97 is: 5,827.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.05 : 9,734.72 = 4,225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.05/9,734.72 = 4,225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.05x = 9,734.72 × 4,225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.05x = 41,138,637.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,138,637.89/7,059.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,827.79

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