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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.05, 10,569.25 and 6,172.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.05, 10,569.25 and 6,172.57 is: 9,251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.05 : 10,569.25 = 6,172.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.05/10,569.25 = 6,172.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.05x = 10,569.25 × 6,172.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.05x = 65,239,435.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,239,435.47/7,052.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.13

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