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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.47, 10,013.22 and 6,465.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.47, 10,013.22 and 6,465.15 is: 8,926.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.47 : 10,013.22 = 6,465.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.47/10,013.22 = 6,465.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.47x = 10,013.22 × 6,465.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.47x = 64,736,969.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,736,969.28/7,252.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,926.20

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