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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.44, 9,744.78 and 4,267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.44, 9,744.78 and 4,267.48 is: 5,889.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.44 : 9,744.78 = 4,267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.44/9,744.78 = 4,267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.44x = 9,744.78 × 4,267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.44x = 41,585,653.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,585,653.75/7,060.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,889.95

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