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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,492.07, 10,340.01 and 6,230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,492.07, 10,340.01 and 6,230.96 is: 8,599.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,492.07 : 10,340.01 = 6,230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,492.07/10,340.01 = 6,230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,492.07x = 10,340.01 × 6,230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,492.07x = 64,428,137.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,428,137.01/7,492.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.52

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