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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,296.17, 10,046.63 and 6,115.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,296.17, 10,046.63 and 6,115.19 is: 8,420.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,296.17 : 10,046.63 = 6,115.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,296.17/10,046.63 = 6,115.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,296.17x = 10,046.63 × 6,115.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,296.17x = 61,437,016.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,437,016.36/7,296.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,420.45

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