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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.48, 10,357.32 and 6,163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.48, 10,357.32 and 6,163.14 is: 8,497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.48 : 10,357.32 = 6,163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.48/10,357.32 = 6,163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.48x = 10,357.32 × 6,163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.48x = 63,833,613.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,833,613.18/7,512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,497.01

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