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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.46, 10,081.32 and 6,315.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.46, 10,081.32 and 6,315.62 is: 8,707.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.46 : 10,081.32 = 6,315.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.46/10,081.32 = 6,315.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.46x = 10,081.32 × 6,315.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.46x = 63,669,786.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,669,786.22/7,312.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,707.03

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