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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.24, 10,001.52 and 6,257.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.24, 10,001.52 and 6,257.56 is: 8,627.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.24 : 10,001.52 = 6,257.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.24/10,001.52 = 6,257.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.24x = 10,001.52 × 6,257.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.24x = 62,585,111.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,585,111.49/7,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,627.38

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