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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.88, 9,704.32 and 6,044.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.88, 9,704.32 and 6,044.86 is: 8,319.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.88 : 9,704.32 = 6,044.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.88/9,704.32 = 6,044.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.88x = 9,704.32 × 6,044.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.88x = 58,661,255.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,661,255.80/7,050.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,319.71

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