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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.95, 10,858.57 and 6,373.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.95, 10,858.57 and 6,373.43 is: 9,535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.95 : 10,858.57 = 6,373.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.95/10,858.57 = 6,373.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.95x = 10,858.57 × 6,373.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.95x = 69,206,330.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,206,330.19/7,257.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,535.25

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