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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.15, 10,950.53 and 6,214.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.15, 10,950.53 and 6,214.95 is: 9,343.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.15 : 10,950.53 = 6,214.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.15/10,950.53 = 6,214.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.15x = 10,950.53 × 6,214.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.15x = 68,056,965.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,056,965.35/7,284.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.16

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