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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,134.56, 10,741.52 and 6,182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,134.56, 10,741.52 and 6,182 is: 9,307.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,134.56 : 10,741.52 = 6,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,134.56/10,741.52 = 6,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,134.56x = 10,741.52 × 6,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,134.56x = 66,404,076.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,404,076.64/7,134.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,307.38

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