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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.03, 10,873.96 and 6,143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.03, 10,873.96 and 6,143.66 is: 9,203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.03 : 10,873.96 = 6,143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.03/10,873.96 = 6,143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.03x = 10,873.96 × 6,143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.03x = 66,805,828.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,805,828.01/7,259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,203.14

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