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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.81, 10,332.75 and 6,225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.81, 10,332.75 and 6,225.69 is: 8,592.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.81 : 10,332.75 = 6,225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.81/10,332.75 = 6,225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.81x = 10,332.75 × 6,225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.81x = 64,328,560.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,328,560.44/7,486.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,592.26

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