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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,195.68, 10,738.44 and 6,262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,195.68, 10,738.44 and 6,262.56 is: 9,345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,195.68 : 10,738.44 = 6,262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,195.68/10,738.44 = 6,262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,195.68x = 10,738.44 × 6,262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,195.68x = 67,250,124.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,250,124.81/7,195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,345.90

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