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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.85, 10,012.41 and 6,055.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.85, 10,012.41 and 6,055.29 is: 8,361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.85 : 10,012.41 = 6,055.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.85/10,012.41 = 6,055.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.85x = 10,012.41 × 6,055.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.85x = 60,628,046.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,628,046.15/7,250.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,361.51

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