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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.64, 10,364.70 and 6,204.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.64, 10,364.70 and 6,204.58 is: 8,549.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.64 : 10,364.70 = 6,204.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.64/10,364.70 = 6,204.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.64x = 10,364.70 × 6,204.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.64x = 64,308,610.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,308,610.33/7,521.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.81

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