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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,431.96, 10,250.14 and 6,533.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,431.96, 10,250.14 and 6,533.79 is: 9,011.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,431.96 : 10,250.14 = 6,533.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,431.96/10,250.14 = 6,533.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,431.96x = 10,250.14 × 6,533.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,431.96x = 66,972,238.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,972,238.09/7,431.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.39

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