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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,354.49, 10,140.95 and 6,887.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,354.49, 10,140.95 and 6,887.93 is: 9,497.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,354.49 : 10,140.95 = 6,887.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,354.49/10,140.95 = 6,887.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,354.49x = 10,140.95 × 6,887.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,354.49x = 69,850,153.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,850,153.73/7,354.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.62

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