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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.19, 10,875.78 and 6,572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.19, 10,875.78 and 6,572.16 is: 9,838.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.19 : 10,875.78 = 6,572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.19/10,875.78 = 6,572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.19x = 10,875.78 × 6,572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.19x = 71,477,366.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,477,366.28/7,265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,838.33

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