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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.10, 9,738.27 and 6,168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.10, 9,738.27 and 6,168.30 is: 8,528.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.10 : 9,738.27 = 6,168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.10/9,738.27 = 6,168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.10x = 9,738.27 × 6,168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.10x = 60,068,570.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,068,570.84/7,043.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.71

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