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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.25, 10,362.36 and 6,775.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.25, 10,362.36 and 6,775.93 is: 9,344.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.25 : 10,362.36 = 6,775.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.25/10,362.36 = 6,775.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.25x = 10,362.36 × 6,775.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.25x = 70,214,625.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,214,625.99/7,514.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,344.20

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