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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.72, 10,350.96 and 6,099.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.72, 10,350.96 and 6,099.04 is: 8,418.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.72 : 10,350.96 = 6,099.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.72/10,350.96 = 6,099.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.72x = 10,350.96 × 6,099.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.72x = 63,130,919.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,130,919.08/7,498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,418.89

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