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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.14, 9,741.98 and 4,226.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.14, 9,741.98 and 4,226.83 is: 5,832.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.14 : 9,741.98 = 4,226.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.14/9,741.98 = 4,226.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.14x = 9,741.98 × 4,226.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.14x = 41,177,718.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,177,718.48/7,060.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,832.43

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