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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.80, 9,741.44 and 6,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.80, 9,741.44 and 6,002.24 is: 8,281.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.80 : 9,741.44 = 6,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.80/9,741.44 = 6,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.80x = 9,741.44 × 6,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.80x = 58,470,460.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,470,460.83/7,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.00

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