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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.13, 10,240.98 and 7,194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.13, 10,240.98 and 7,194.87 is: 9,857.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.13 : 10,240.98 = 7,194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.13/10,240.98 = 7,194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.13x = 10,240.98 × 7,194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.13x = 73,682,519.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,682,519.77/7,475.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,857.02

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