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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.35, 10,114.77 and 6,765.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.35, 10,114.77 and 6,765.59 is: 9,341.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.35 : 10,114.77 = 6,765.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.35/10,114.77 = 6,765.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.35x = 10,114.77 × 6,765.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.35x = 68,432,437.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,432,437.42/7,325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,341.86

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