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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,363.46, 10,988.30 and 6,575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,363.46, 10,988.30 and 6,575 is: 9,811.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,363.46 : 10,988.30 = 6,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,363.46/10,988.30 = 6,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,363.46x = 10,988.30 × 6,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,363.46x = 72,248,072.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,248,072.50/7,363.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,811.70

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