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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.74, 9,758.87 and 6,071.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.74, 9,758.87 and 6,071.01 is: 8,380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.74 : 9,758.87 = 6,071.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.74/9,758.87 = 6,071.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.74x = 9,758.87 × 6,071.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.74x = 59,246,197.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,246,197.36/7,069.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,380.25

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