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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.58, 10,052.70 and 6,197.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.58, 10,052.70 and 6,197.67 is: 8,564.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.58 : 10,052.70 = 6,197.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.58/10,052.70 = 6,197.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.58x = 10,052.70 × 6,197.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.58x = 62,303,317.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,303,317.21/7,274.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,564.52

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