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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.21, 9,717.26 and 6,101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.21, 9,717.26 and 6,101.68 is: 8,399.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.21 : 9,717.26 = 6,101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.21/9,717.26 = 6,101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.21x = 9,717.26 × 6,101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.21x = 59,291,611.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,291,611.00/7,059.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,399.19

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