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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.79, 10,109.04 and 6,003.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.79, 10,109.04 and 6,003.72 is: 8,271.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.79 : 10,109.04 = 6,003.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.79/10,109.04 = 6,003.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.79x = 10,109.04 × 6,003.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.79x = 60,691,845.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,691,845.63/7,337.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,271.13

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