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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,293.22, 10,060.71 and 6,026.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,293.22, 10,060.71 and 6,026.79 is: 8,313.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,293.22 : 10,060.71 = 6,026.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,293.22/10,060.71 = 6,026.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,293.22x = 10,060.71 × 6,026.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,293.22x = 60,633,786.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,633,786.42/7,293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,313.72

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