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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,351.76, 10,147.50 and 6,028.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,351.76, 10,147.50 and 6,028.63 is: 8,321.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,351.76 : 10,147.50 = 6,028.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,351.76/10,147.50 = 6,028.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,351.76x = 10,147.50 × 6,028.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,351.76x = 61,175,497.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,175,497.56/7,351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,321.20

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