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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.31, 10,904.60 and 6,544.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.31, 10,904.60 and 6,544.76 is: 9,861.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.31 : 10,904.60 = 6,544.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.31/10,904.60 = 6,544.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.31x = 10,904.60 × 6,544.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.31x = 71,367,951.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,367,951.73/7,237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,861.12

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