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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.80, 10,752.98 and 6,015.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.80, 10,752.98 and 6,015.24 is: 9,011.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.80 : 10,752.98 = 6,015.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.80/10,752.98 = 6,015.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.80x = 10,752.98 × 6,015.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.80x = 64,681,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,681,725.34/7,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.36

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