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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.66, 10,065.07 and 6,206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.66, 10,065.07 and 6,206.34 is: 8,576.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.66 : 10,065.07 = 6,206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.66/10,065.07 = 6,206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.66x = 10,065.07 × 6,206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.66x = 62,467,246.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,467,246.54/7,283.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,576.35

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