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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.26, 10,157.79 and 7,227.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.26, 10,157.79 and 7,227.57 is: 9,993.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.26 : 10,157.79 = 7,227.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.26/10,157.79 = 7,227.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.26x = 10,157.79 × 7,227.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.26x = 73,416,138.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,416,138.27/7,346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,993.68

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