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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.09, 9,743.31 and 4,794.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.09, 9,743.31 and 4,794.26 is: 6,617.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.09 : 9,743.31 = 4,794.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.09/9,743.31 = 4,794.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.09x = 9,743.31 × 4,794.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.09x = 46,712,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,712,003.74/7,059.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,617.29

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