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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.23, 10,508.36 and 6,251.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.23, 10,508.36 and 6,251.67 is: 9,349.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.23 : 10,508.36 = 6,251.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.23/10,508.36 = 6,251.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.23x = 10,508.36 × 6,251.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.23x = 65,694,798.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,694,798.96/7,026.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,349.94

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