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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.49, 9,742.49 and 4,265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.49, 9,742.49 and 4,265.89 is: 5,887.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.49 : 9,742.49 = 4,265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.49/9,742.49 = 4,265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.49x = 9,742.49 × 4,265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.49x = 41,560,352.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,560,352.62/7,059.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.16

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