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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.44, 9,741.86 and 4,265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.44, 9,741.86 and 4,265.88 is: 5,885.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.44 : 9,741.86 = 4,265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.44/9,741.86 = 4,265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.44x = 9,741.86 × 4,265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.44x = 41,557,605.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,557,605.74/7,060.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,885.98

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