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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.96, 10,875.74 and 6,098.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.96, 10,875.74 and 6,098.27 is: 9,126.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.96 : 10,875.74 = 6,098.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.96/10,875.74 = 6,098.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.96x = 10,875.74 × 6,098.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.96x = 66,323,114.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,323,114.10/7,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,126.67

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