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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.87, 10,575.36 and 6,237.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.87, 10,575.36 and 6,237.81 is: 9,332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.87 : 10,575.36 = 6,237.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.87/10,575.36 = 6,237.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.87x = 10,575.36 × 6,237.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.87x = 65,967,086.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,967,086.36/7,068.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.06

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