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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.76, 10,398.09 and 6,265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.76, 10,398.09 and 6,265.41 is: 8,638.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.76 : 10,398.09 = 6,265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.76/10,398.09 = 6,265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.76x = 10,398.09 × 6,265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.76x = 65,148,297.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,148,297.07/7,541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,638.34

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