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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.28, 9,754.18 and 4,274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.28, 9,754.18 and 4,274.28 is: 5,898.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.28 : 9,754.18 = 4,274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.28/9,754.18 = 4,274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.28x = 9,754.18 × 4,274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.28x = 41,692,096.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,692,096.49/7,068.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,898.48

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