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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,028.46, 9,706.54 and 6,079.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,028.46, 9,706.54 and 6,079.70 is: 8,396.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028.46 : 9,706.54 = 6,079.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028.46/9,706.54 = 6,079.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028.46x = 9,706.54 × 6,079.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028.46x = 59,012,811.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,012,811.77/7,028.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,396.26

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