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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.46, 10,019.45 and 6,558.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.46, 10,019.45 and 6,558.07 is: 9,042.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.46 : 10,019.45 = 6,558.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.46/10,019.45 = 6,558.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.46x = 10,019.45 × 6,558.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.46x = 65,708,254.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,708,254.46/7,266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.68

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