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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,614.16, 10,501.08 and 6,039.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,614.16, 10,501.08 and 6,039.52 is: 8,329.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,614.16 : 10,501.08 = 6,039.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,614.16/10,501.08 = 6,039.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,614.16x = 10,501.08 × 6,039.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,614.16x = 63,421,482.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,421,482.68/7,614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.41

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