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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.10, 9,969.11 and 6,043.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.10, 9,969.11 and 6,043.74 is: 8,341.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.10 : 9,969.11 = 6,043.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.10/9,969.11 = 6,043.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.10x = 9,969.11 × 6,043.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.10x = 60,250,708.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,250,708.87/7,223.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.39

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