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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.52, 9,742.46 and 4,227.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.52, 9,742.46 and 4,227.81 is: 5,833.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.52 : 9,742.46 = 4,227.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.52/9,742.46 = 4,227.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.52x = 9,742.46 × 4,227.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.52x = 41,189,248.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,189,248.67/7,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,833.75

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