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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,363.74, 10,983.39 and 6,255.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,363.74, 10,983.39 and 6,255.66 is: 9,330.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,363.74 : 10,983.39 = 6,255.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,363.74/10,983.39 = 6,255.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,363.74x = 10,983.39 × 6,255.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,363.74x = 68,708,353.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,708,353.49/7,363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.63

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