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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.26, 10,878.39 and 6,153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.26, 10,878.39 and 6,153.90 is: 9,230.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.26 : 10,878.39 = 6,153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.26/10,878.39 = 6,153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.26x = 10,878.39 × 6,153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.26x = 66,944,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,944,439.06/7,252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,230.84

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