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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.12, 10,862.74 and 6,736.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.12, 10,862.74 and 6,736.16 is: 10,055.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.12 : 10,862.74 = 6,736.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.12/10,862.74 = 6,736.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.12x = 10,862.74 × 6,736.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.12x = 73,173,154.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,173,154.68/7,277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,055.24

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