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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.40, 10,656.30 and 6,282.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.40, 10,656.30 and 6,282.92 is: 9,430.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.40 : 10,656.30 = 6,282.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.40/10,656.30 = 6,282.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.40x = 10,656.30 × 6,282.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.40x = 66,952,680.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,952,680.40/7,099.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,430.75

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