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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,731.24, 10,657.47 and 6,049.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,731.24, 10,657.47 and 6,049.73 is: 8,339.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,731.24 : 10,657.47 = 6,049.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,731.24/10,657.47 = 6,049.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,731.24x = 10,657.47 × 6,049.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,731.24x = 64,474,762.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,474,762.70/7,731.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,339.51

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