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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.16, 10,064.38 and 6,205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.16, 10,064.38 and 6,205.84 is: 8,575.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.16 : 10,064.38 = 6,205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.16/10,064.38 = 6,205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.16x = 10,064.38 × 6,205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.16x = 62,457,931.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,457,931.98/7,283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,575.66

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