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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,673.72, 10,543.84 and 6,099.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,673.72, 10,543.84 and 6,099.08 is: 8,380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,673.72 : 10,543.84 = 6,099.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,673.72/10,543.84 = 6,099.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,673.72x = 10,543.84 × 6,099.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,673.72x = 64,307,655.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,307,655.70/7,673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,380.25

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