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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,463.55, 10,297.95 and 6,273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,463.55, 10,297.95 and 6,273.06 is: 8,655.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,463.55 : 10,297.95 = 6,273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,463.55/10,297.95 = 6,273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,463.55x = 10,297.95 × 6,273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,463.55x = 64,599,658.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,599,658.23/7,463.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,655.35

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