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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.88, 9,702.95 and 6,043.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.88, 9,702.95 and 6,043.86 is: 8,318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.88 : 9,702.95 = 6,043.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.88/9,702.95 = 6,043.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.88x = 9,702.95 × 6,043.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.88x = 58,643,241.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,643,241.17/7,049.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,318.33

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