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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.56, 10,848.93 and 6,854.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.56, 10,848.93 and 6,854.92 is: 10,235.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.56 : 10,848.93 = 6,854.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.56/10,848.93 = 6,854.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.56x = 10,848.93 × 6,854.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.56x = 74,368,547.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,368,547.24/7,265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,235.76

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