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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,021.44, 10,573.82 and 6,252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,021.44, 10,573.82 and 6,252.48 is: 9,415.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,021.44 : 10,573.82 = 6,252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,021.44/10,573.82 = 6,252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,021.44x = 10,573.82 × 6,252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,021.44x = 66,112,598.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,112,598.07/7,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,415.82

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