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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.66, 10,357.98 and 6,255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.66, 10,357.98 and 6,255.88 is: 8,627.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.66 : 10,357.98 = 6,255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.66/10,357.98 = 6,255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.66x = 10,357.98 × 6,255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.66x = 64,798,279.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,798,279.92/7,510.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.51

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