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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.53, 10,012.46 and 6,736.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.53, 10,012.46 and 6,736.65 is: 9,288.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.53 : 10,012.46 = 6,736.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.53/10,012.46 = 6,736.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.53x = 10,012.46 × 6,736.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.53x = 67,450,404.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,450,404.98/7,261.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,288.73

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