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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,164.54, 9,860.13 and 6,059.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,164.54, 9,860.13 and 6,059.97 is: 8,339.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,164.54 : 9,860.13 = 6,059.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,164.54/9,860.13 = 6,059.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,164.54x = 9,860.13 × 6,059.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,164.54x = 59,752,092.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,752,092.00/7,164.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,339.98

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