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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.96, 10,008.64 and 6,403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.96, 10,008.64 and 6,403.20 is: 8,840.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.96 : 10,008.64 = 6,403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.96/10,008.64 = 6,403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.96x = 10,008.64 × 6,403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.96x = 64,087,323.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,087,323.65/7,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,840.90

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