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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,103.68, 10,643.20 and 6,382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,103.68, 10,643.20 and 6,382.24 is: 9,562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,103.68 : 10,643.20 = 6,382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,103.68/10,643.20 = 6,382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,103.68x = 10,643.20 × 6,382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,103.68x = 67,927,456.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,927,456.77/7,103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,562.29

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