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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,487.28, 10,337.94 and 6,003.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,487.28, 10,337.94 and 6,003.36 is: 8,289.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,487.28 : 10,337.94 = 6,003.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,487.28/10,337.94 = 6,003.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,487.28x = 10,337.94 × 6,003.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,487.28x = 62,062,375.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,062,375.48/7,487.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.04

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