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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.26, 10,335.48 and 6,655.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.26, 10,335.48 and 6,655.95 is: 9,189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.26 : 10,335.48 = 6,655.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.26/10,335.48 = 6,655.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.26x = 10,335.48 × 6,655.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.26x = 68,792,438.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,792,438.11/7,486.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,189.16

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