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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.01, 10,905.50 and 6,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.01, 10,905.50 and 6,017.28 is: 9,012.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.01 : 10,905.50 = 6,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.01/10,905.50 = 6,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.01x = 10,905.50 × 6,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.01x = 65,621,424.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,621,424.49/7,281.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.69

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