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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.76, 10,241.92 and 7,251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.76, 10,241.92 and 7,251.52 is: 10,050.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.76 : 10,241.92 = 7,251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.76/10,241.92 = 7,251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.76x = 10,241.92 × 7,251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.76x = 74,269,487.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,269,487.72/7,389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,050.32

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