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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.22, 10,052.98 and 6,299.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.22, 10,052.98 and 6,299.06 is: 8,694.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.22 : 10,052.98 = 6,299.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.22/10,052.98 = 6,299.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.22x = 10,052.98 × 6,299.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.22x = 63,324,324.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,324,324.20/7,283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,694.55

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