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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.72, 10,530.74 and 6,307.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.72, 10,530.74 and 6,307.28 is: 9,498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.72 : 10,530.74 = 6,307.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.72/10,530.74 = 6,307.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.72x = 10,530.74 × 6,307.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.72x = 66,420,325.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,420,325.79/6,992.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.50

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