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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.11, 10,556.98 and 6,299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.11, 10,556.98 and 6,299.32 is: 9,440.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.11 : 10,556.98 = 6,299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.11/10,556.98 = 6,299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.11x = 10,556.98 × 6,299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.11x = 66,501,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,501,808.34/7,044.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,440.76

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