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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,169.85, 10,737.50 and 6,349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,169.85, 10,737.50 and 6,349.05 is: 9,508.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,169.85 : 10,737.50 = 6,349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,169.85/10,737.50 = 6,349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,169.85x = 10,737.50 × 6,349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,169.85x = 68,172,892.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,172,892.63/7,169.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,508.27

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