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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.30, 10,545.63 and 6,156.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.30, 10,545.63 and 6,156.73 is: 9,227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.30 : 10,545.63 = 6,156.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.30/10,545.63 = 6,156.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.30x = 10,545.63 × 6,156.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.30x = 64,926,596.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,926,596.59/7,036.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,227.38

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