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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.72, 10,241.79 and 7,195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.72, 10,241.79 and 7,195.46 is: 9,857.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.72 : 10,241.79 = 7,195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.72/10,241.79 = 7,195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.72x = 10,241.79 × 7,195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.72x = 73,694,415.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,694,415.88/7,475.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,857.83

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