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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.49, 10,009.02 and 6,071.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.49, 10,009.02 and 6,071.51 is: 8,379.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.49 : 10,009.02 = 6,071.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.49/10,009.02 = 6,071.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.49x = 10,009.02 × 6,071.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.49x = 60,769,814.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,769,814.98/7,252.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,379.17

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