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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.64, 10,907.10 and 6,050.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.64, 10,907.10 and 6,050.82 is: 9,079.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.64 : 10,907.10 = 6,050.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.64/10,907.10 = 6,050.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.64x = 10,907.10 × 6,050.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.64x = 65,996,898.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,996,898.82/7,268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.68

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