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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,081.54, 10,569.73 and 6,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,081.54, 10,569.73 and 6,251.20 is: 9,330.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,081.54 : 10,569.73 = 6,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,081.54/10,569.73 = 6,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,081.54x = 10,569.73 × 6,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,081.54x = 66,073,496.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,073,496.18/7,081.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.39

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