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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.74, 10,580.72 and 6,256.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.74, 10,580.72 and 6,256.89 is: 9,396.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.74 : 10,580.72 = 6,256.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.74/10,580.72 = 6,256.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.74x = 10,580.72 × 6,256.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.74x = 66,202,369.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,202,369.88/7,045.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.08

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