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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.19, 9,912.58 and 6,068.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.19, 9,912.58 and 6,068.05 is: 8,376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.19 : 9,912.58 = 6,068.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.19/9,912.58 = 6,068.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.19x = 9,912.58 × 6,068.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.19x = 60,149,991.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,149,991.12/7,181.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,376.05

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