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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.14, 10,164.93 and 6,255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.14, 10,164.93 and 6,255.14 is: 8,625.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.14 : 10,164.93 = 6,255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.14/10,164.93 = 6,255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.14x = 10,164.93 × 6,255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.14x = 63,583,060.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,583,060.24/7,371.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.95

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