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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,163.78, 10,738.38 and 6,633.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,163.78, 10,738.38 and 6,633.43 is: 9,943.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,163.78 : 10,738.38 = 6,633.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,163.78/10,738.38 = 6,633.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,163.78x = 10,738.38 × 6,633.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,163.78x = 71,232,331.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,232,331.82/7,163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,943.40

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