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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.95, 10,759.51 and 6,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.95, 10,759.51 and 6,462.24 is: 9,678.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.95 : 10,759.51 = 6,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.95/10,759.51 = 6,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.95x = 10,759.51 × 6,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.95x = 69,530,535.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,530,535.90/7,183.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,678.59

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