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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.80, 10,006.32 and 6,522.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.80, 10,006.32 and 6,522.52 is: 8,978.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.80 : 10,006.32 = 6,522.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.80/10,006.32 = 6,522.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.80x = 10,006.32 × 6,522.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.80x = 65,266,422.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,266,422.33/7,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,978.98

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