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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.48, 9,702.54 and 6,040.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.48, 9,702.54 and 6,040.44 is: 8,330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.48 : 9,702.54 = 6,040.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.48/9,702.54 = 6,040.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.48x = 9,702.54 × 6,040.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.48x = 58,607,610.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,607,610.72/7,035.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.29

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