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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.16, 10,908.36 and 6,048.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.16, 10,908.36 and 6,048.46 is: 9,080.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.16 : 10,908.36 = 6,048.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.16/10,908.36 = 6,048.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.16x = 10,908.36 × 6,048.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.16x = 65,978,779.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,978,779.13/7,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,080.28

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