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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.70, 10,029.69 and 6,152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.70, 10,029.69 and 6,152.49 is: 8,493.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.70 : 10,029.69 = 6,152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.70/10,029.69 = 6,152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.70x = 10,029.69 × 6,152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.70x = 61,707,567.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,707,567.43/7,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,493.00

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