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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.32, 10,862.14 and 6,153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.32, 10,862.14 and 6,153.32 is: 9,230.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.32 : 10,862.14 = 6,153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.32/10,862.14 = 6,153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.32x = 10,862.14 × 6,153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.32x = 66,838,223.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,838,223.30/7,241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,230.12

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