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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,165.54, 9,861.51 and 6,060.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,165.54, 9,861.51 and 6,060.97 is: 8,341.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,165.54 : 9,861.51 = 6,060.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,165.54/9,861.51 = 6,060.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,165.54x = 9,861.51 × 6,060.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,165.54x = 59,770,316.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,770,316.26/7,165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.36

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