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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,429.17, 10,246.35 and 6,313.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,429.17, 10,246.35 and 6,313.80 is: 8,708.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,429.17 : 10,246.35 = 6,313.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,429.17/10,246.35 = 6,313.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,429.17x = 10,246.35 × 6,313.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,429.17x = 64,693,373.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,693,373.06/7,429.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,708.02

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