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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.28, 10,451.92 and 6,532.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.28, 10,451.92 and 6,532.64 is: 9,741.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.28 : 10,451.92 = 6,532.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.28/10,451.92 = 6,532.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.28x = 10,451.92 × 6,532.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.28x = 68,278,630.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,278,630.67/7,009.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,741.18

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