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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.62, 10,512.72 and 6,120.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.62, 10,512.72 and 6,120.69 is: 9,173.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.62 : 10,512.72 = 6,120.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.62/10,512.72 = 6,120.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.62x = 10,512.72 × 6,120.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.62x = 64,345,100.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,345,100.18/7,014.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,173.01

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