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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,841.98, 10,273.86 and 5,176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,841.98, 10,273.86 and 5,176.26 is: 7,772.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,841.98 : 10,273.86 = 5,176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,841.98/10,273.86 = 5,176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,841.98x = 10,273.86 × 5,176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,841.98x = 53,180,170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,180,170.56/6,841.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,772.63

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