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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.93, 9,740.10 and 4,227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.93, 9,740.10 and 4,227.36 is: 5,832.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.93 : 9,740.10 = 4,227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.93/9,740.10 = 4,227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.93x = 9,740.10 × 4,227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.93x = 41,174,909.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,174,909.14/7,059.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,832.20

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