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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.58, 9,737.82 and 4,544.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.58, 9,737.82 and 4,544.98 is: 6,269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.58 : 9,737.82 = 4,544.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.58/9,737.82 = 4,544.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.58x = 9,737.82 × 4,544.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.58x = 44,258,197.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,258,197.14/7,059.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,269.24

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