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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,278.82, 10,034.60 and 6,155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,278.82, 10,034.60 and 6,155.25 is: 8,485.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,278.82 : 10,034.60 = 6,155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,278.82/10,034.60 = 6,155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,278.82x = 10,034.60 × 6,155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,278.82x = 61,765,471.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,765,471.65/7,278.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,485.64

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