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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.26, 10,869.03 and 6,020.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.26, 10,869.03 and 6,020.74 is: 9,018.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.26 : 10,869.03 = 6,020.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.26/10,869.03 = 6,020.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.26x = 10,869.03 × 6,020.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.26x = 65,439,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,439,603.68/7,256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.37

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