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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,453.88, 10,281.15 and 6,327.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,453.88, 10,281.15 and 6,327.05 is: 8,726.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,453.88 : 10,281.15 = 6,327.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,453.88/10,281.15 = 6,327.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,453.88x = 10,281.15 × 6,327.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,453.88x = 65,049,298.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,049,298.70/7,453.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,726.90

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