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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.11, 9,741.98 and 4,265.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.11, 9,741.98 and 4,265.51 is: 5,886.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.11 : 9,741.98 = 4,265.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.11/9,741.98 = 4,265.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.11x = 9,741.98 × 4,265.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.11x = 41,554,491.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,554,491.78/7,059.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,886.65

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