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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,112.10, 9,819.33 and 6,364.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,112.10, 9,819.33 and 6,364.78 is: 8,787.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,112.10 : 9,819.33 = 6,364.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,112.10/9,819.33 = 6,364.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,112.10x = 9,819.33 × 6,364.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,112.10x = 62,497,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,497,826.78/7,112.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,787.53

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