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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,187.14, 10,822.93 and 6,273.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,187.14, 10,822.93 and 6,273.55 is: 9,447.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,187.14 : 10,822.93 = 6,273.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,187.14/10,822.93 = 6,273.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,187.14x = 10,822.93 × 6,273.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,187.14x = 67,898,192.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,898,192.50/7,187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,447.18

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