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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.04, 10,867.56 and 6,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.04, 10,867.56 and 6,247.28 is: 9,350.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.04 : 10,867.56 = 6,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.04/10,867.56 = 6,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.04x = 10,867.56 × 6,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.04x = 67,892,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,892,690.24/7,261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.27

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