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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.52, 10,065.60 and 6,111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.52, 10,065.60 and 6,111.72 is: 8,435.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.52 : 10,065.60 = 6,111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.52/10,065.60 = 6,111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.52x = 10,065.60 × 6,111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.52x = 61,518,128.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,518,128.83/7,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,435.78

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