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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.38, 10,921.55 and 6,338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.38, 10,921.55 and 6,338.94 is: 9,545.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.38 : 10,921.55 = 6,338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.38/10,921.55 = 6,338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.38x = 10,921.55 × 6,338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.38x = 69,231,018.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,231,018.46/7,252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,545.97

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