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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.60, 10,530.72 and 6,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.60, 10,530.72 and 6,266.16 is: 9,371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.60 : 10,530.72 = 6,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.60/10,530.72 = 6,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.60x = 10,530.72 × 6,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.60x = 65,987,176.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,987,176.44/7,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,371.05

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