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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.95, 10,512.32 and 6,212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.95, 10,512.32 and 6,212.70 is: 9,273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.95 : 10,512.32 = 6,212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.95/10,512.32 = 6,212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.95x = 10,512.32 × 6,212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.95x = 65,309,859.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,309,859.40/7,042.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.08

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