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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,108.42, 9,804.54 and 6,162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,108.42, 9,804.54 and 6,162.52 is: 8,499.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,108.42 : 9,804.54 = 6,162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,108.42/9,804.54 = 6,162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,108.42x = 9,804.54 × 6,162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,108.42x = 60,420,673.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,420,673.84/7,108.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,499.87

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