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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,091.54, 9,788.33 and 4,259.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,091.54, 9,788.33 and 4,259.81 is: 5,879.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,091.54 : 9,788.33 = 4,259.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,091.54/9,788.33 = 4,259.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,091.54x = 9,788.33 × 4,259.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,091.54x = 41,696,355.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,696,355.78/7,091.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,879.74

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