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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.25, 10,032.44 and 6,153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.25, 10,032.44 and 6,153.68 is: 8,483.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.25 : 10,032.44 = 6,153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.25/10,032.44 = 6,153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.25x = 10,032.44 × 6,153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.25x = 61,736,419.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,736,419.69/7,277.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,483.48

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