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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,079.87, 10,591.86 and 6,248.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,079.87, 10,591.86 and 6,248.81 is: 9,348.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,079.87 : 10,591.86 = 6,248.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,079.87/10,591.86 = 6,248.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,079.87x = 10,591.86 × 6,248.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,079.87x = 66,186,520.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,186,520.69/7,079.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,348.55

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