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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.97, 10,079.36 and 7,059.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.97, 10,079.36 and 7,059.97 is: 9,743.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.97 : 10,079.36 = 7,059.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.97/10,079.36 = 7,059.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.97x = 10,079.36 × 7,059.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.97x = 71,159,971.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,159,971.67/7,302.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,743.98

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