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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,381.37, 10,164.52 and 6,595.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,381.37, 10,164.52 and 6,595.13 is: 9,081.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,381.37 : 10,164.52 = 6,595.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,381.37/10,164.52 = 6,595.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,381.37x = 10,164.52 × 6,595.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,381.37x = 67,036,364.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,036,364.44/7,381.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,081.83

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