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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,439.58, 10,261.96 and 6,095.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,439.58, 10,261.96 and 6,095.93 is: 8,408.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,439.58 : 10,261.96 = 6,095.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,439.58/10,261.96 = 6,095.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,439.58x = 10,261.96 × 6,095.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,439.58x = 62,556,123.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,556,123.27/7,439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,408.56

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