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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.94, 10,563.63 and 6,742

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.94, 10,563.63 and 6,742 is: 10,109.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.94 : 10,563.63 = 6,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.94/10,563.63 = 6,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.94x = 10,563.63 × 6,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.94x = 71,219,993.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,219,993.46/7,044.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,109.38

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