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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.72, 11,140.98 and 6,395.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.72, 11,140.98 and 6,395.40 is: 9,595.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.72 : 11,140.98 = 6,395.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.72/11,140.98 = 6,395.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.72x = 11,140.98 × 6,395.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.72x = 71,251,023.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,251,023.49/7,425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,595.17

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