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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.22, 10,180.42 and 6,587.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.22, 10,180.42 and 6,587.90 is: 9,093.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.22 : 10,180.42 = 6,587.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.22/10,180.42 = 6,587.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.22x = 10,180.42 × 6,587.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.22x = 67,067,521.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,067,521.55/7,375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,093.64

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