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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.62, 10,797.94 and 6,185.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.62, 10,797.94 and 6,185.43 is: 9,228.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.62 : 10,797.94 = 6,185.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.62/10,797.94 = 6,185.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.62x = 10,797.94 × 6,185.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.62x = 66,789,909.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,789,909.75/7,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,228.16

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