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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,397.73, 10,188.27 and 6,843.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,397.73, 10,188.27 and 6,843.69 is: 9,425.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,397.73 : 10,188.27 = 6,843.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,397.73/10,188.27 = 6,843.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,397.73x = 10,188.27 × 6,843.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,397.73x = 69,725,361.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,725,361.52/7,397.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,425.24

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