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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,740.38, 10,146.96 and 6,062.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,740.38, 10,146.96 and 6,062.24 is: 9,126.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,740.38 : 10,146.96 = 6,062.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,740.38/10,146.96 = 6,062.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,740.38x = 10,146.96 × 6,062.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,740.38x = 61,513,306.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,513,306.79/6,740.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,126.09

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