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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,269.44, 10,036.32 and 6,522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,269.44, 10,036.32 and 6,522.08 is: 9,004.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,269.44 : 10,036.32 = 6,522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,269.44/10,036.32 = 6,522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,269.44x = 10,036.32 × 6,522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,269.44x = 65,457,681.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,457,681.95/7,269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.50

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