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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.82, 10,010.28 and 6,885.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.82, 10,010.28 and 6,885.73 is: 9,501.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.82 : 10,010.28 = 6,885.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.82/10,010.28 = 6,885.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.82x = 10,010.28 × 6,885.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.82x = 68,928,085.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,928,085.30/7,254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,501.01

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