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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,234.76, 9,966.09 and 6,169.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,234.76, 9,966.09 and 6,169.05 is: 8,498.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,234.76 : 9,966.09 = 6,169.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,234.76/9,966.09 = 6,169.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,234.76x = 9,966.09 × 6,169.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,234.76x = 61,481,307.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,481,307.51/7,234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,498.05

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