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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,407.26, 10,167.61 and 6,549.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,407.26, 10,167.61 and 6,549.17 is: 8,989.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,407.26 : 10,167.61 = 6,549.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,407.26/10,167.61 = 6,549.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,407.26x = 10,167.61 × 6,549.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,407.26x = 66,589,408.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,589,408.65/7,407.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,989.74

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