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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.30, 10,957.48 and 6,162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.30, 10,957.48 and 6,162.48 is: 9,191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.30 : 10,957.48 = 6,162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.30/10,957.48 = 6,162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.30x = 10,957.48 × 6,162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.30x = 67,525,235.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,525,235.94/7,346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,191.74

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