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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,088.14, 9,785.52 and 6,340.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,088.14, 9,785.52 and 6,340.30 is: 8,753.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,088.14 : 9,785.52 = 6,340.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,088.14/9,785.52 = 6,340.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,088.14x = 9,785.52 × 6,340.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,088.14x = 62,043,132.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,043,132.46/7,088.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,753.09

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