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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.44, 10,578.34 and 6,255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.44, 10,578.34 and 6,255.48 is: 9,420.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.44 : 10,578.34 = 6,255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.44/10,578.34 = 6,255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.44x = 10,578.34 × 6,255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.44x = 66,172,594.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,172,594.30/7,024.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,420.34

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