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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.57, 10,892.46 and 6,853.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.57, 10,892.46 and 6,853.06 is: 10,274.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.57 : 10,892.46 = 6,853.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.57/10,892.46 = 6,853.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.57x = 10,892.46 × 6,853.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.57x = 74,646,606.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,646,606.97/7,265.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,274.02

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