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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.72, 10,881.04 and 6,575.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.72, 10,881.04 and 6,575.68 is: 9,843.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.72 : 10,881.04 = 6,575.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.72/10,881.04 = 6,575.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.72x = 10,881.04 × 6,575.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.72x = 71,550,237.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,550,237.11/7,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,843.58

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