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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,496.46, 10,340.49 and 6,007.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,496.46, 10,340.49 and 6,007.93 is: 8,287.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,496.46 : 10,340.49 = 6,007.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,496.46/10,340.49 = 6,007.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,496.46x = 10,340.49 × 6,007.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,496.46x = 62,124,950.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,124,950.37/7,496.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.24

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