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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.65, 10,485.73 and 6,137.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.65, 10,485.73 and 6,137.91 is: 9,162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.65 : 10,485.73 = 6,137.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.65/10,485.73 = 6,137.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.65x = 10,485.73 × 6,137.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.65x = 64,360,421.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,360,421.83/7,024.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,162.08

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