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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.84, 10,046.87 and 6,156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.84, 10,046.87 and 6,156.03 is: 8,490.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.84 : 10,046.87 = 6,156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.84/10,046.87 = 6,156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.84x = 10,046.87 × 6,156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.84x = 61,848,833.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,848,833.13/7,284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,490.07

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