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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.04, 10,853.20 and 6,568.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.04, 10,853.20 and 6,568.96 is: 9,832.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.04 : 10,853.20 = 6,568.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.04/10,853.20 = 6,568.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.04x = 10,853.20 × 6,568.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.04x = 71,294,236.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,294,236.67/7,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,832.28

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