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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.52, 10,116.06 and 6,882.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.52, 10,116.06 and 6,882.83 is: 9,502.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.52 : 10,116.06 = 6,882.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.52/10,116.06 = 6,882.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.52x = 10,116.06 × 6,882.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.52x = 69,627,121.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,627,121.25/7,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,502.14

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