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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.21, 9,693.88 and 6,047.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.21, 9,693.88 and 6,047.06 is: 8,337.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.21 : 9,693.88 = 6,047.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.21/9,693.88 = 6,047.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.21x = 9,693.88 × 6,047.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.21x = 58,619,410.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,619,410.41/7,031.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.04

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