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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.48, 10,143.57 and 6,093.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.48, 10,143.57 and 6,093.88 is: 8,401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.48 : 10,143.57 = 6,093.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.48/10,143.57 = 6,093.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.48x = 10,143.57 × 6,093.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.48x = 61,813,698.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,813,698.35/7,357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,401.48

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