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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.88, 10,150.50 and 6,016.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.88, 10,150.50 and 6,016.48 is: 8,314.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.88 : 10,150.50 = 6,016.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.88/10,150.50 = 6,016.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.88x = 10,150.50 × 6,016.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.88x = 61,070,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,070,280.24/7,344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,314.67

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