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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,833.08, 10,261.98 and 6,312.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,833.08, 10,261.98 and 6,312.52 is: 9,480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,833.08 : 10,261.98 = 6,312.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,833.08/10,261.98 = 6,312.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,833.08x = 10,261.98 × 6,312.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,833.08x = 64,778,953.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,778,953.99/6,833.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,480.20

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