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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.42, 10,457.92 and 7,187.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.42, 10,457.92 and 7,187.10 is: 9,843.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.42 : 10,457.92 = 7,187.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.42/10,457.92 = 7,187.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.42x = 10,457.92 × 7,187.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.42x = 75,162,116.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,162,116.83/7,635.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,843.87

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