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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.70, 10,145.60 and 6,278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.70, 10,145.60 and 6,278.18 is: 8,670.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.70 : 10,145.60 = 6,278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.70/10,145.60 = 6,278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.70x = 10,145.60 × 6,278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.70x = 63,695,903.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,695,903.01/7,346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.00

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