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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.26, 10,037.96 and 6,157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.26, 10,037.96 and 6,157.68 is: 8,488.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.26 : 10,037.96 = 6,157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.26/10,037.96 = 6,157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.26x = 10,037.96 × 6,157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.26x = 61,810,545.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,810,545.53/7,281.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.99

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