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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.32, 10,039.44 and 6,322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.32, 10,039.44 and 6,322.24 is: 8,732.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.32 : 10,039.44 = 6,322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.32/10,039.44 = 6,322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.32x = 10,039.44 × 6,322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.32x = 63,471,749.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,471,749.15/7,268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,732.66

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