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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.69, 10,876.53 and 6,572.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.69, 10,876.53 and 6,572.66 is: 9,839.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.69 : 10,876.53 = 6,572.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.69/10,876.53 = 6,572.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.69x = 10,876.53 × 6,572.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.69x = 71,487,733.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,487,733.67/7,265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,839.08

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