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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.51, 10,726.43 and 6,196.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.51, 10,726.43 and 6,196.23 is: 9,284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.51 : 10,726.43 = 6,196.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.51/10,726.43 = 6,196.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.51x = 10,726.43 × 6,196.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.51x = 66,463,396.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,463,396.38/7,158.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.53

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