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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.54, 9,995.71 and 6,032.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.54, 9,995.71 and 6,032.13 is: 8,320.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.54 : 9,995.71 = 6,032.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.54/9,995.71 = 6,032.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.54x = 9,995.71 × 6,032.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.54x = 60,295,455.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,295,455.43/7,246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,320.58

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