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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.31, 10,566.54 and 6,247.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.31, 10,566.54 and 6,247.45 is: 9,381.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.31 : 10,566.54 = 6,247.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.31/10,566.54 = 6,247.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.31x = 10,566.54 × 6,247.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.31x = 66,013,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,013,925.96/7,036.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.90

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