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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,260.98, 10,877.95 and 6,098.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,260.98, 10,877.95 and 6,098.52 is: 9,136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,260.98 : 10,877.95 = 6,098.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,260.98/10,877.95 = 6,098.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,260.98x = 10,877.95 × 6,098.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,260.98x = 66,339,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,339,409.75/7,260.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,136.43

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