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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.41, 10,874.25 and 6,262.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.41, 10,874.25 and 6,262.47 is: 9,401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.41 : 10,874.25 = 6,262.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.41/10,874.25 = 6,262.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.41x = 10,874.25 × 6,262.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.41x = 68,099,664.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,099,664.40/7,243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,401.60

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