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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,622.91, 10,440.80 and 7,174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,622.91, 10,440.80 and 7,174.58 is: 9,826.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,622.91 : 10,440.80 = 7,174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,622.91/10,440.80 = 7,174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,622.91x = 10,440.80 × 7,174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,622.91x = 74,908,293.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,908,293.69/7,622.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,826.73

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