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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,037.48, 9,705.30 and 6,042.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,037.48, 9,705.30 and 6,042.44 is: 8,333.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,037.48 : 9,705.30 = 6,042.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,037.48/9,705.30 = 6,042.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,037.48x = 9,705.30 × 6,042.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,037.48x = 58,643,692.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,643,692.93/7,037.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.05

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