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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.57, 9,742.58 and 4,227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.57, 9,742.58 and 4,227.27 is: 5,833.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.57 : 9,742.58 = 4,227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.57/9,742.58 = 4,227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.57x = 9,742.58 × 4,227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.57x = 41,184,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,184,458.49/7,060.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,833.02

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