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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,073.08, 9,753.78 and 6,009.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,073.08, 9,753.78 and 6,009.68 is: 8,287.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,073.08 : 9,753.78 = 6,009.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,073.08/9,753.78 = 6,009.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,073.08x = 9,753.78 × 6,009.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,073.08x = 58,617,096.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,617,096.59/7,073.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.35

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