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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.24, 10,110.78 and 6,535.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.24, 10,110.78 and 6,535.92 is: 9,023.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.24 : 10,110.78 = 6,535.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.24/10,110.78 = 6,535.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.24x = 10,110.78 × 6,535.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.24x = 66,083,249.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,083,249.22/7,323.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.77

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