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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.09, 9,716.94 and 6,148.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.09, 9,716.94 and 6,148.21 is: 8,473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.09 : 9,716.94 = 6,148.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.09/9,716.94 = 6,148.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.09x = 9,716.94 × 6,148.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.09x = 59,741,787.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,741,787.68/7,050.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,473.90

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