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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.72, 9,857.36 and 6,213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.72, 9,857.36 and 6,213.44 is: 8,555.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.72 : 9,857.36 = 6,213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.72/9,857.36 = 6,213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.72x = 9,857.36 × 6,213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.72x = 61,248,114.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,248,114.92/7,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,555.74

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