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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.55, 10,030.32 and 6,007.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.55, 10,030.32 and 6,007.67 is: 8,298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.55 : 10,030.32 = 6,007.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.55/10,030.32 = 6,007.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.55x = 10,030.32 × 6,007.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.55x = 60,258,772.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,258,772.36/7,261.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,298.34

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