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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.30, 10,362.96 and 6,097.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.30, 10,362.96 and 6,097.59 is: 8,411.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.30 : 10,362.96 = 6,097.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.30/10,362.96 = 6,097.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.30x = 10,362.96 × 6,097.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.30x = 63,189,081.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,189,081.27/7,512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,411.42

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