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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.60, 10,018.08 and 6,147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.60, 10,018.08 and 6,147.60 is: 8,478.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.60 : 10,018.08 = 6,147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.60/10,018.08 = 6,147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.60x = 10,018.08 × 6,147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.60x = 61,587,148.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,587,148.61/7,263.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,478.87

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