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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.38, 9,746.43 and 4,542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.38, 9,746.43 and 4,542.44 is: 6,271.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.38 : 9,746.43 = 4,542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.38/9,746.43 = 4,542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.38x = 9,746.43 × 4,542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.38x = 44,272,573.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,272,573.49/7,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,271.45

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