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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.48, 10,093.86 and 6,057.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.48, 10,093.86 and 6,057.88 is: 8,351.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.48 : 10,093.86 = 6,057.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.48/10,093.86 = 6,057.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.48x = 10,093.86 × 6,057.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.48x = 61,147,392.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,147,392.62/7,321.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,351.78

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