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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,240.56, 10,859.72 and 6,015.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,240.56, 10,859.72 and 6,015.84 is: 9,022.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,240.56 : 10,859.72 = 6,015.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,240.56/10,859.72 = 6,015.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,240.56x = 10,859.72 × 6,015.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,240.56x = 65,330,337.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,330,337.96/7,240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.83

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