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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,505.24, 10,376.91 and 6,245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,505.24, 10,376.91 and 6,245.82 is: 8,635.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,505.24 : 10,376.91 = 6,245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,505.24/10,376.91 = 6,245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,505.24x = 10,376.91 × 6,245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,505.24x = 64,812,312.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,812,312.02/7,505.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,635.61

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