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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.60, 10,031.88 and 6,157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.60, 10,031.88 and 6,157.60 is: 8,492.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.60 : 10,031.88 = 6,157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.60/10,031.88 = 6,157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.60x = 10,031.88 × 6,157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.60x = 61,772,304.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,772,304.29/7,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,492.67

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