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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,582.24, 11,367.60 and 6,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,582.24, 11,367.60 and 6,292 is: 9,433.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,582.24 : 11,367.60 = 6,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,582.24/11,367.60 = 6,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,582.24x = 11,367.60 × 6,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,582.24x = 71,524,939.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,524,939.20/7,582.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,433.22

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