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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.44, 10,035.46 and 6,155.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.44, 10,035.46 and 6,155.87 is: 8,486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.44 : 10,035.46 = 6,155.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.44/10,035.46 = 6,155.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.44x = 10,035.46 × 6,155.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.44x = 61,776,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,776,956.37/7,279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,486.50

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