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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.77, 10,118.12 and 6,149.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.77, 10,118.12 and 6,149.79 is: 8,488.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.77 : 10,118.12 = 6,149.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.77/10,118.12 = 6,149.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.77x = 10,118.12 × 6,149.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.77x = 62,224,282.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,224,282.45/7,330.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,488.10

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