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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,100.64, 9,746.76 and 6,297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,100.64, 9,746.76 and 6,297.12 is: 8,643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,100.64 : 9,746.76 = 6,297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,100.64/9,746.76 = 6,297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,100.64x = 9,746.76 × 6,297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,100.64x = 61,376,517.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,376,517.33/7,100.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,643.80

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