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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.24, 10,037.52 and 6,996.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.24, 10,037.52 and 6,996.51 is: 9,664.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.24 : 10,037.52 = 6,996.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.24/10,037.52 = 6,996.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.24x = 10,037.52 × 6,996.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.24x = 70,227,609.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,227,609.06/7,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,664.92

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