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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.79, 10,106.28 and 6,001.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.79, 10,106.28 and 6,001.72 is: 8,268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.79 : 10,106.28 = 6,001.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.79/10,106.28 = 6,001.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.79x = 10,106.28 × 6,001.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.79x = 60,655,062.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,655,062.80/7,335.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,268.38

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