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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.92, 10,026.12 and 6,077.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.92, 10,026.12 and 6,077.52 is: 8,373.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.92 : 10,026.12 = 6,077.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.92/10,026.12 = 6,077.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.92x = 10,026.12 × 6,077.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.92x = 60,933,944.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,933,944.82/7,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,373.59

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