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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,456.72, 10,284.68 and 7,125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,456.72, 10,284.68 and 7,125.84 is: 9,828.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,456.72 : 10,284.68 = 7,125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,456.72/10,284.68 = 7,125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,456.72x = 10,284.68 × 7,125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,456.72x = 73,286,984.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,286,984.13/7,456.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,828.31

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