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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.16, 10,060.23 and 6,202.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.16, 10,060.23 and 6,202.83 is: 8,571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.16 : 10,060.23 = 6,202.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.16/10,060.23 = 6,202.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.16x = 10,060.23 × 6,202.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.16x = 62,401,896.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,401,896.45/7,280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,571.50

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