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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.89, 9,749.55 and 4,822.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.89, 9,749.55 and 4,822.86 is: 6,659.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.89 : 9,749.55 = 4,822.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.89/9,749.55 = 4,822.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.89x = 9,749.55 × 4,822.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.89x = 47,020,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,020,714.71/7,060.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,659.32

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