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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,038.72, 9,707.52 and 6,105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,038.72, 9,707.52 and 6,105.60 is: 8,420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,038.72 : 9,707.52 = 6,105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,038.72/9,707.52 = 6,105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,038.72x = 9,707.52 × 6,105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,038.72x = 59,270,234.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,270,234.11/7,038.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,420.60

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