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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,463.34, 10,281.50 and 6,397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,463.34, 10,281.50 and 6,397.74 is: 8,813.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,463.34 : 10,281.50 = 6,397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,463.34/10,281.50 = 6,397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,463.34x = 10,281.50 × 6,397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,463.34x = 65,778,363.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,778,363.81/7,463.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,813.53

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