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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.63, 10,295.88 and 6,337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.63, 10,295.88 and 6,337.76 is: 8,741.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.63 : 10,295.88 = 6,337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.63/10,295.88 = 6,337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.63x = 10,295.88 × 6,337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.63x = 65,252,764.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,252,764.95/7,464.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,741.59

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