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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.50, 9,940.10 and 6,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.50, 9,940.10 and 6,016.20 is: 8,294.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.50 : 9,940.10 = 6,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.50/9,940.10 = 6,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.50x = 9,940.10 × 6,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.50x = 59,801,639.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,801,639.43/7,209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,294.84

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