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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.72, 10,581.26 and 6,795.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.72, 10,581.26 and 6,795.24 is: 10,203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.72 : 10,581.26 = 6,795.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.72/10,581.26 = 6,795.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.72x = 10,581.26 × 6,795.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.72x = 71,902,201.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,902,201.20/7,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,203.64

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