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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.68, 9,746.21 and 6,109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.68, 9,746.21 and 6,109.86 is: 8,424.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.68 : 9,746.21 = 6,109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.68/9,746.21 = 6,109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.68x = 9,746.21 × 6,109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.68x = 59,547,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,547,948.08/7,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,424.20

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