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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.43, 10,637.45 and 6,432.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.43, 10,637.45 and 6,432.87 is: 9,687.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.43 : 10,637.45 = 6,432.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.43/10,637.45 = 6,432.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.43x = 10,637.45 × 6,432.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.43x = 68,429,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,429,279.02/7,063.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,687.82

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