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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.47, 10,550.70 and 6,107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.47, 10,550.70 and 6,107.52 is: 9,150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.47 : 10,550.70 = 6,107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.47/10,550.70 = 6,107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.47x = 10,550.70 × 6,107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.47x = 64,438,650.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,438,650.83/7,042.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.01

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