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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.94, 9,741.20 and 6,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.94, 9,741.20 and 6,004.20 is: 8,280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.94 : 9,741.20 = 6,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.94/9,741.20 = 6,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.94x = 9,741.20 × 6,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.94x = 58,488,119.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,488,119.55/7,062.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,280.99

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