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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,501.78, 10,348.50 and 6,087.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,501.78, 10,348.50 and 6,087.06 is: 8,396.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,501.78 : 10,348.50 = 6,087.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,501.78/10,348.50 = 6,087.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,501.78x = 10,348.50 × 6,087.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,501.78x = 62,991,940.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,991,940.41/7,501.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,396.93

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