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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.71, 9,712.49 and 6,060.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.71, 9,712.49 and 6,060.56 is: 8,355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.71 : 9,712.49 = 6,060.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.71/9,712.49 = 6,060.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.71x = 9,712.49 × 6,060.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.71x = 58,863,049.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,863,049.53/7,044.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,355.64

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