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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.18, 10,004.98 and 6,718.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.18, 10,004.98 and 6,718.17 is: 9,263.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.18 : 10,004.98 = 6,718.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.18/10,004.98 = 6,718.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.18x = 10,004.98 × 6,718.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.18x = 67,215,156.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,215,156.49/7,256.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.16

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