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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.84, 10,855.67 and 6,131.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.84, 10,855.67 and 6,131.47 is: 9,184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.84 : 10,855.67 = 6,131.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.84/10,855.67 = 6,131.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.84x = 10,855.67 × 6,131.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.84x = 66,561,160.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,561,160.66/7,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,184.86

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