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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,184.61, 10,772.73 and 6,021.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,184.61, 10,772.73 and 6,021.81 is: 9,029.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,184.61 : 10,772.73 = 6,021.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,184.61/10,772.73 = 6,021.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,184.61x = 10,772.73 × 6,021.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,184.61x = 64,871,333.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,871,333.24/7,184.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,029.21

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