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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,267.32, 10,038.06 and 6,321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,267.32, 10,038.06 and 6,321.24 is: 8,731.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.32 : 10,038.06 = 6,321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.32/10,038.06 = 6,321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.32x = 10,038.06 × 6,321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.32x = 63,452,986.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,452,986.39/7,267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,731.28

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