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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.32, 11,233.36 and 6,497.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.32, 11,233.36 and 6,497.04 is: 9,784.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.32 : 11,233.36 = 6,497.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.32/11,233.36 = 6,497.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.32x = 11,233.36 × 6,497.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.32x = 72,983,589.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,983,589.25/7,459.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,784.21

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