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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,173.54, 9,872.52 and 6,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,173.54, 9,872.52 and 6,069 is: 8,352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,173.54 : 9,872.52 = 6,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,173.54/9,872.52 = 6,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,173.54x = 9,872.52 × 6,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,173.54x = 59,916,323.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,916,323.88/7,173.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,352.41

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