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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.10, 9,975.44 and 6,248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.10, 9,975.44 and 6,248.02 is: 8,604.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.10 : 9,975.44 = 6,248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.10/9,975.44 = 6,248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.10x = 9,975.44 × 6,248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.10x = 62,326,748.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,326,748.63/7,243.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.98

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