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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.83, 9,748.04 and 4,409.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.83, 9,748.04 and 4,409.61 is: 6,087.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.83 : 9,748.04 = 4,409.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.83/9,748.04 = 4,409.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.83x = 9,748.04 × 4,409.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.83x = 42,985,032.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,985,032.62/7,060.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,087.82

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