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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,343.94, 10,127.20 and 6,285.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,343.94, 10,127.20 and 6,285.23 is: 8,667.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,343.94 : 10,127.20 = 6,285.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,343.94/10,127.20 = 6,285.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,343.94x = 10,127.20 × 6,285.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,343.94x = 63,651,781.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,651,781.26/7,343.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,667.25

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