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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,038.76, 9,712.92 and 6,290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,038.76, 9,712.92 and 6,290.32 is: 8,680.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,038.76 : 9,712.92 = 6,290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,038.76/9,712.92 = 6,290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,038.76x = 9,712.92 × 6,290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,038.76x = 61,097,374.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,097,374.93/7,038.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,680.13

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