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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,278.13, 10,926.42 and 6,060.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,278.13, 10,926.42 and 6,060.43 is: 9,098.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,278.13 : 10,926.42 = 6,060.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,278.13/10,926.42 = 6,060.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,278.13x = 10,926.42 × 6,060.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,278.13x = 66,218,803.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,218,803.56/7,278.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,098.33

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