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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,037.07, 10,562.58 and 6,251.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,037.07, 10,562.58 and 6,251.57 is: 9,383.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,037.07 : 10,562.58 = 6,251.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,037.07/10,562.58 = 6,251.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,037.07x = 10,562.58 × 6,251.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,037.07x = 66,032,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,032,708.25/7,037.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.55

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