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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.60, 10,872.88 and 6,095.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.60, 10,872.88 and 6,095.15 is: 9,131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.60 : 10,872.88 = 6,095.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.60/10,872.88 = 6,095.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.60x = 10,872.88 × 6,095.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.60x = 66,271,839.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,271,839.99/7,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.37

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