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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,730.46, 10,045.29 and 6,287.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,730.46, 10,045.29 and 6,287.59 is: 9,384.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,730.46 : 10,045.29 = 6,287.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,730.46/10,045.29 = 6,287.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,730.46x = 10,045.29 × 6,287.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,730.46x = 63,160,665.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,160,665.72/6,730.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,384.30

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