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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,213.32, 9,955.70 and 6,032.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,213.32, 9,955.70 and 6,032.52 is: 8,325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,213.32 : 9,955.70 = 6,032.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,213.32/9,955.70 = 6,032.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,213.32x = 9,955.70 × 6,032.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,213.32x = 60,057,959.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,057,959.36/7,213.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,325.98

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