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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,215.30, 9,945.45 and 6,243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,215.30, 9,945.45 and 6,243.30 is: 8,605.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,215.30 : 9,945.45 = 6,243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,215.30/9,945.45 = 6,243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,215.30x = 9,945.45 × 6,243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,215.30x = 62,092,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,092,427.99/7,215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,605.66

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