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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.57, 10,804.45 and 6,579.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.57, 10,804.45 and 6,579.17 is: 9,813.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.57 : 10,804.45 = 6,579.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.57/10,804.45 = 6,579.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.57x = 10,804.45 × 6,579.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.57x = 71,084,242.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,084,242.84/7,243.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,813.43

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