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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,149.74, 9,844.61 and 6,351.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,149.74, 9,844.61 and 6,351.66 is: 8,745.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,149.74 : 9,844.61 = 6,351.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,149.74/9,844.61 = 6,351.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,149.74x = 9,844.61 × 6,351.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,149.74x = 62,529,583.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,529,583.79/7,149.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,745.72

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