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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.29, 9,755.43 and 4,238.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.29, 9,755.43 and 4,238.27 is: 5,848.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.29 : 9,755.43 = 4,238.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.29/9,755.43 = 4,238.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.29x = 9,755.43 × 4,238.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.29x = 41,346,097.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,346,097.53/7,069.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,848.69

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