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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,495.67, 10,344.90 and 6,234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,495.67, 10,344.90 and 6,234.50 is: 8,604.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,495.67 : 10,344.90 = 6,234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,495.67/10,344.90 = 6,234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,495.67x = 10,344.90 × 6,234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,495.67x = 64,495,196.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,495,196.15/7,495.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.33

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