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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,466.05, 10,301.40 and 6,275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,466.05, 10,301.40 and 6,275.56 is: 8,658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,466.05 : 10,301.40 = 6,275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,466.05/10,301.40 = 6,275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,466.05x = 10,301.40 × 6,275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,466.05x = 64,647,053.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,647,053.78/7,466.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,658.80

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