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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.66, 10,898.13 and 6,044.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.66, 10,898.13 and 6,044.82 is: 9,070.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.66 : 10,898.13 = 6,044.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.66/10,898.13 = 6,044.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.66x = 10,898.13 × 6,044.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.66x = 65,877,234.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,877,234.19/7,262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,070.68

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