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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.36, 10,706.48 and 6,425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.36, 10,706.48 and 6,425.16 is: 9,593.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.36 : 10,706.48 = 6,425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.36/10,706.48 = 6,425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.36x = 10,706.48 × 6,425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.36x = 68,790,814.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,790,814.91/7,170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,593.77

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