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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,038.83, 10,570.33 and 6,249.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,038.83, 10,570.33 and 6,249.98 is: 9,385.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,038.83 : 10,570.33 = 6,249.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,038.83/10,570.33 = 6,249.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,038.83x = 10,570.33 × 6,249.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,038.83x = 66,064,282.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,064,282.62/7,038.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,385.69

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