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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.51, 10,901.01 and 6,332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.51, 10,901.01 and 6,332.62 is: 9,490.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.51 : 10,901.01 = 6,332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.51/10,901.01 = 6,332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.51x = 10,901.01 × 6,332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.51x = 69,031,953.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,031,953.95/7,273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,490.87

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