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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.04, 10,854.06 and 6,238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.04, 10,854.06 and 6,238.28 is: 9,336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.04 : 10,854.06 = 6,238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.04/10,854.06 = 6,238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.04x = 10,854.06 × 6,238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.04x = 67,710,665.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,710,665.42/7,252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,336.77

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