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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,012.31, 10,526.04 and 6,237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,012.31, 10,526.04 and 6,237.27 is: 9,362.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,012.31 : 10,526.04 = 6,237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,012.31/10,526.04 = 6,237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,012.31x = 10,526.04 × 6,237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,012.31x = 65,653,753.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,653,753.51/7,012.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,362.65

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