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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.68, 10,858.53 and 6,560.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.68, 10,858.53 and 6,560.66 is: 9,821.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.68 : 10,858.53 = 6,560.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.68/10,858.53 = 6,560.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.68x = 10,858.53 × 6,560.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.68x = 71,239,123.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,239,123.43/7,253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,821.10

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