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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,129.92, 10,651.38 and 6,870.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,129.92, 10,651.38 and 6,870.72 is: 10,264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,129.92 : 10,651.38 = 6,870.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,129.92/10,651.38 = 6,870.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,129.92x = 10,651.38 × 6,870.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,129.92x = 73,182,649.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,182,649.59/7,129.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.16

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