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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.42, 10,858.12 and 6,301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.42, 10,858.12 and 6,301.14 is: 9,454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.42 : 10,858.12 = 6,301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.42/10,858.12 = 6,301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.42x = 10,858.12 × 6,301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.42x = 68,418,534.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,418,534.26/7,236.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,454.75

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