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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.96, 11,197.44 and 6,163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.96, 11,197.44 and 6,163.70 is: 9,245.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.96 : 11,197.44 = 6,163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.96/11,197.44 = 6,163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.96x = 11,197.44 × 6,163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.96x = 69,017,604.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,017,604.94/7,464.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,245.54

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