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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,022.58, 10,502.88 and 6,248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,022.58, 10,502.88 and 6,248.04 is: 9,344.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,022.58 : 10,502.88 = 6,248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,022.58/10,502.88 = 6,248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,022.58x = 10,502.88 × 6,248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,022.58x = 65,622,414.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,622,414.36/7,022.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,344.49

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