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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,166.04, 9,862.20 and 6,061.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,166.04, 9,862.20 and 6,061.47 is: 8,342.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,166.04 : 9,862.20 = 6,061.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,166.04/9,862.20 = 6,061.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,166.04x = 9,862.20 × 6,061.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,166.04x = 59,779,429.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,779,429.43/7,166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,342.05

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