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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.95, 9,755.44 and 4,085.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.95, 9,755.44 and 4,085.21 is: 5,636.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.95 : 9,755.44 = 4,085.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.95/9,755.44 = 4,085.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.95x = 9,755.44 × 4,085.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.95x = 39,853,003.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,853,003.32/7,069.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.96

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