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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.97, 10,551.45 and 6,108.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.97, 10,551.45 and 6,108.03 is: 9,150.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.97 : 10,551.45 = 6,108.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.97/10,551.45 = 6,108.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.97x = 10,551.45 × 6,108.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.97x = 64,448,520.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,448,520.39/7,042.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.77

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