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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.76, 10,232.19 and 7,244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.76, 10,232.19 and 7,244.52 is: 10,040.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.76 : 10,232.19 = 7,244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.76/10,232.19 = 7,244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.76x = 10,232.19 × 7,244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.76x = 74,127,305.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,127,305.10/7,382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,040.60

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