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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,296.91, 10,060.67 and 6,086.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,296.91, 10,060.67 and 6,086.14 is: 8,391.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,296.91 : 10,060.67 = 6,086.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,296.91/10,060.67 = 6,086.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,296.91x = 10,060.67 × 6,086.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,296.91x = 61,230,636.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,230,636.05/7,296.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,391.31

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