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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.72, 10,570.56 and 6,120.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.72, 10,570.56 and 6,120.86 is: 9,163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.72 : 10,570.56 = 6,120.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.72/10,570.56 = 6,120.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.72x = 10,570.56 × 6,120.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.72x = 64,700,917.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,700,917.88/7,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,163.50

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