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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,652.34, 10,566.48 and 6,236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,652.34, 10,566.48 and 6,236.28 is: 8,611.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,652.34 : 10,566.48 = 6,236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,652.34/10,566.48 = 6,236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,652.34x = 10,566.48 × 6,236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,652.34x = 65,895,527.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,895,527.89/7,652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,611.16

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