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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,467.84, 10,306.08 and 6,223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,467.84, 10,306.08 and 6,223.68 is: 8,589.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,467.84 : 10,306.08 = 6,223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,467.84/10,306.08 = 6,223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,467.84x = 10,306.08 × 6,223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,467.84x = 64,141,743.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,141,743.97/7,467.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,589.06

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