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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.50, 10,621.53 and 6,266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.50, 10,621.53 and 6,266.37 is: 9,392.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.50 : 10,621.53 = 6,266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.50/10,621.53 = 6,266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.50x = 10,621.53 × 6,266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.50x = 66,558,436.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,558,436.95/7,086.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.29

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