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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,132.88, 10,673.72 and 6,252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,132.88, 10,673.72 and 6,252.88 is: 9,356.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,132.88 : 10,673.72 = 6,252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,132.88/10,673.72 = 6,252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,132.88x = 10,673.72 × 6,252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,132.88x = 66,741,490.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,741,490.31/7,132.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,356.88

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