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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,470.54, 10,281.87 and 6,508.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,470.54, 10,281.87 and 6,508.26 is: 8,957.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,470.54 : 10,281.87 = 6,508.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,470.54/10,281.87 = 6,508.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,470.54x = 10,281.87 × 6,508.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,470.54x = 66,917,083.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,917,083.25/7,470.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,957.46

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