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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.18, 10,864.44 and 6,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.18, 10,864.44 and 6,188.40 is: 9,268.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.18 : 10,864.44 = 6,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.18/10,864.44 = 6,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.18x = 10,864.44 × 6,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.18x = 67,233,500.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,233,500.50/7,254.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.24

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