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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.22, 9,698.01 and 6,050.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.22, 9,698.01 and 6,050.07 is: 8,341.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.22 : 9,698.01 = 6,050.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.22/9,698.01 = 6,050.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.22x = 9,698.01 × 6,050.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.22x = 58,673,639.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,673,639.36/7,034.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.17

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