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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.22, 10,050.22 and 6,297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.22, 10,050.22 and 6,297.06 is: 8,691.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.22 : 10,050.22 = 6,297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.22/10,050.22 = 6,297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.22x = 10,050.22 × 6,297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.22x = 63,286,838.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,286,838.35/7,281.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,691.79

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