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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.10, 11,193.15 and 6,368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.10, 11,193.15 and 6,368.60 is: 9,552.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.10 : 11,193.15 = 6,368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.10/11,193.15 = 6,368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.10x = 11,193.15 × 6,368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.10x = 71,284,695.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,284,695.09/7,462.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,552.90

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