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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.74, 9,744.20 and 4,075.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.74, 9,744.20 and 4,075.14 is: 5,624.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.74 : 9,744.20 = 4,075.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.74/9,744.20 = 4,075.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.74x = 9,744.20 × 4,075.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.74x = 39,708,958.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,708,958.81/7,059.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,624.71

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