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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.21, 10,032.26 and 6,152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.21, 10,032.26 and 6,152.76 is: 8,485.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.21 : 10,032.26 = 6,152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.21/10,032.26 = 6,152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.21x = 10,032.26 × 6,152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.21x = 61,726,057.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,726,057.27/7,274.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,485.61

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