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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.20, 10,374.72 and 6,298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.20, 10,374.72 and 6,298.56 is: 9,395.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.20 : 10,374.72 = 6,298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.20/10,374.72 = 6,298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.20x = 10,374.72 × 6,298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.20x = 65,345,796.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,345,796.40/6,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,395.24

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