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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.46, 10,954.82 and 6,715.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.46, 10,954.82 and 6,715.38 is: 10,026.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.46 : 10,954.82 = 6,715.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.46/10,954.82 = 6,715.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.46x = 10,954.82 × 6,715.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.46x = 73,565,745.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,565,745.55/7,337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,026.05

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