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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,163.60, 10,745.40 and 6,299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,163.60, 10,745.40 and 6,299.60 is: 9,449.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,163.60 : 10,745.40 = 6,299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,163.60/10,745.40 = 6,299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,163.60x = 10,745.40 × 6,299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,163.60x = 67,691,721.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,691,721.84/7,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,449.40

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