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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,466.93, 10,314.81 and 6,793.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,466.93, 10,314.81 and 6,793.54 is: 9,384.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,466.93 : 10,314.81 = 6,793.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,466.93/10,314.81 = 6,793.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,466.93x = 10,314.81 × 6,793.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,466.93x = 70,074,048.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,074,048.54/7,466.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,384.59

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