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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.82, 10,060.17 and 6,843.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.82, 10,060.17 and 6,843.93 is: 9,444.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.82 : 10,060.17 = 6,843.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.82/10,060.17 = 6,843.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.82x = 10,060.17 × 6,843.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.82x = 68,851,099.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,851,099.27/7,289.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,444.83

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