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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,112.64, 10,597.83 and 6,336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,112.64, 10,597.83 and 6,336.66 is: 9,441.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,112.64 : 10,597.83 = 6,336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,112.64/10,597.83 = 6,336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,112.64x = 10,597.83 × 6,336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,112.64x = 67,154,845.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,154,845.45/7,112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.62

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