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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.54, 10,846.94 and 6,314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.54, 10,846.94 and 6,314.56 is: 9,444.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.54 : 10,846.94 = 6,314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.54/10,846.94 = 6,314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.54x = 10,846.94 × 6,314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.54x = 68,493,594.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,493,594.76/7,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,444.09

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