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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.89, 10,293.51 and 6,336.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.89, 10,293.51 and 6,336.07 is: 8,739.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.89 : 10,293.51 = 6,336.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.89/10,293.51 = 6,336.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.89x = 10,293.51 × 6,336.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.89x = 65,220,399.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,220,399.91/7,462.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,739.30

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