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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.32, 10,033.92 and 6,318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.32, 10,033.92 and 6,318.24 is: 8,727.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.32 : 10,033.92 = 6,318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.32/10,033.92 = 6,318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.32x = 10,033.92 × 6,318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.32x = 63,396,714.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,396,714.70/7,264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,727.14

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