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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.53, 9,754.97 and 6,057.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.53, 9,754.97 and 6,057.09 is: 8,382.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.53 : 9,754.97 = 6,057.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.53/9,754.97 = 6,057.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.53x = 9,754.97 × 6,057.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.53x = 59,086,700.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,086,700.95/7,048.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,382.84

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