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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.68, 10,568.10 and 6,169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.68, 10,568.10 and 6,169.88 is: 9,255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.68 : 10,568.10 = 6,169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.68/10,568.10 = 6,169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.68x = 10,568.10 × 6,169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.68x = 65,203,908.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,203,908.83/7,044.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.77

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