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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.23, 10,076.97 and 7,106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.23, 10,076.97 and 7,106.52 is: 9,835.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.23 : 10,076.97 = 7,106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.23/10,076.97 = 7,106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.23x = 10,076.97 × 7,106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.23x = 71,612,188.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,612,188.84/7,281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,835.18

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