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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.26, 10,876.88 and 6,152.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.26, 10,876.88 and 6,152.90 is: 9,229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.26 : 10,876.88 = 6,152.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.26/10,876.88 = 6,152.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.26x = 10,876.88 × 6,152.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.26x = 66,924,315.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,924,315.95/7,251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.34

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