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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.60, 10,691.40 and 6,724.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.60, 10,691.40 and 6,724.40 is: 10,086.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.60 : 10,691.40 = 6,724.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.60/10,691.40 = 6,724.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.60x = 10,691.40 × 6,724.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.60x = 71,893,250.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,893,250.16/7,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,086.60

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