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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.38, 10,295.61 and 6,467.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.38, 10,295.61 and 6,467.88 is: 8,921.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.38 : 10,295.61 = 6,467.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.38/10,295.61 = 6,467.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.38x = 10,295.61 × 6,467.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.38x = 66,590,770.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,590,770.01/7,464.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,921.14

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