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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,260.65, 10,895.12 and 6,042.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,260.65, 10,895.12 and 6,042.81 is: 9,067.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,260.65 : 10,895.12 = 6,042.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,260.65/10,895.12 = 6,042.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,260.65x = 10,895.12 × 6,042.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,260.65x = 65,837,140.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,837,140.09/7,260.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,067.66

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