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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,470.73, 10,322.34 and 6,525.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,470.73, 10,322.34 and 6,525.06 is: 9,015.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,470.73 : 10,322.34 = 6,525.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,470.73/10,322.34 = 6,525.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,470.73x = 10,322.34 × 6,525.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,470.73x = 67,353,824.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,353,824.66/7,470.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.69

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