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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.21, 9,721.45 and 6,067.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.21, 9,721.45 and 6,067.06 is: 8,364.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.21 : 9,721.45 = 6,067.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.21/9,721.45 = 6,067.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.21x = 9,721.45 × 6,067.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.21x = 58,980,620.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,980,620.44/7,051.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.61

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