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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,027.60, 10,588.28 and 6,361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,027.60, 10,588.28 and 6,361.32 is: 9,584.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027.60 : 10,588.28 = 6,361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027.60/10,588.28 = 6,361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027.60x = 10,588.28 × 6,361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027.60x = 67,355,437.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,355,437.33/7,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,584.42

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