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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.95, 10,033.20 and 6,082.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.95, 10,033.20 and 6,082.74 is: 8,380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.95 : 10,033.20 = 6,082.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.95/10,033.20 = 6,082.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.95x = 10,033.20 × 6,082.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.95x = 61,029,346.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,029,346.97/7,281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,380.91

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