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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,601.72, 10,493.24 and 6,535.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,601.72, 10,493.24 and 6,535.22 is: 9,021.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,601.72 : 10,493.24 = 6,535.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,601.72/10,493.24 = 6,535.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,601.72x = 10,493.24 × 6,535.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,601.72x = 68,575,546.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,575,546.77/7,601.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.06

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