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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,287.60, 10,053.27 and 6,292.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,287.60, 10,053.27 and 6,292.65 is: 8,680.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,287.60 : 10,053.27 = 6,292.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,287.60/10,053.27 = 6,292.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,287.60x = 10,053.27 × 6,292.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,287.60x = 63,261,709.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,261,709.47/7,287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,680.73

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