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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,410.24, 10,236 and 6,029.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,410.24, 10,236 and 6,029.76 is: 8,329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,410.24 : 10,236 = 6,029.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,410.24/10,236 = 6,029.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,410.24x = 10,236 × 6,029.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,410.24x = 61,720,623.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,720,623.36/7,410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.10

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