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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,497.48, 10,347.40 and 6,236.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,497.48, 10,347.40 and 6,236.31 is: 8,606.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,497.48 : 10,347.40 = 6,236.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,497.48/10,347.40 = 6,236.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,497.48x = 10,347.40 × 6,236.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,497.48x = 64,529,594.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,529,594.09/7,497.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.84

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