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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.91, 10,182.98 and 6,326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.91, 10,182.98 and 6,326.26 is: 8,714.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.91 : 10,182.98 = 6,326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.91/10,182.98 = 6,326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.91x = 10,182.98 × 6,326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.91x = 64,420,179.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,420,179.05/7,391.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,714.96

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