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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.19, 10,877.28 and 6,573.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.19, 10,877.28 and 6,573.16 is: 9,839.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.19 : 10,877.28 = 6,573.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.19/10,877.28 = 6,573.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.19x = 10,877.28 × 6,573.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.19x = 71,498,101.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,498,101.80/7,266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,839.83

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