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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.07, 10,012.01 and 6,886.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.07, 10,012.01 and 6,886.98 is: 9,502.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.07 : 10,012.01 = 6,886.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.07/10,012.01 = 6,886.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.07x = 10,012.01 × 6,886.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.07x = 68,952,478.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,952,478.19/7,256.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,502.73

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