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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.28, 10,001.52 and 6,797.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.28, 10,001.52 and 6,797.52 is: 9,384.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.28 : 10,001.52 = 6,797.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.28/10,001.52 = 6,797.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.28x = 10,001.52 × 6,797.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.28x = 67,985,532.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,985,532.23/7,244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,384.72

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