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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,126.92, 10,646.94 and 6,867.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,126.92, 10,646.94 and 6,867.72 is: 10,259.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,126.92 : 10,646.94 = 6,867.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,126.92/10,646.94 = 6,867.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,126.92x = 10,646.94 × 6,867.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,126.92x = 73,120,202.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,120,202.78/7,126.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,259.72

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