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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.21, 9,722.83 and 6,068.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.21, 9,722.83 and 6,068.06 is: 8,365.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.21 : 9,722.83 = 6,068.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.21/9,722.83 = 6,068.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.21x = 9,722.83 × 6,068.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.21x = 58,998,715.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,998,715.81/7,052.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.99

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