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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,507.98, 10,341.81 and 6,246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,507.98, 10,341.81 and 6,246.54 is: 8,604.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,507.98 : 10,341.81 = 6,246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,507.98/10,341.81 = 6,246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,507.98x = 10,341.81 × 6,246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,507.98x = 64,600,529.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,600,529.84/7,507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.25

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