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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.64, 10,169.76 and 6,258.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.64, 10,169.76 and 6,258.64 is: 8,630.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.64 : 10,169.76 = 6,258.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.64/10,169.76 = 6,258.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.64x = 10,169.76 × 6,258.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.64x = 63,648,866.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,648,866.73/7,374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.78

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