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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.57, 9,740.68 and 6,003.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.57, 9,740.68 and 6,003.83 is: 8,280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.57 : 9,740.68 = 6,003.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.57/9,740.68 = 6,003.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.57x = 9,740.68 × 6,003.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.57x = 58,481,396.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,481,396.15/7,062.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,280.47

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