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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.27, 10,492.61 and 6,142.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.27, 10,492.61 and 6,142.52 is: 9,168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.27 : 10,492.61 = 6,142.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.27/10,492.61 = 6,142.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.27x = 10,492.61 × 6,142.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.27x = 64,451,062.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,451,062.30/7,029.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.96

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