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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,349.31, 10,144.13 and 6,026.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,349.31, 10,144.13 and 6,026.18 is: 8,317.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,349.31 : 10,144.13 = 6,026.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,349.31/10,144.13 = 6,026.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,349.31x = 10,144.13 × 6,026.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,349.31x = 61,130,272.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,130,272.47/7,349.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,317.82

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