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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.69, 10,332.58 and 6,225.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.69, 10,332.58 and 6,225.57 is: 8,592.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.69 : 10,332.58 = 6,225.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.69/10,332.58 = 6,225.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.69x = 10,332.58 × 6,225.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.69x = 64,326,200.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,326,200.07/7,486.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,592.08

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