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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.94, 9,898.92 and 6,722.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.94, 9,898.92 and 6,722.56 is: 9,279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.94 : 9,898.92 = 6,722.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.94/9,898.92 = 6,722.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.94x = 9,898.92 × 6,722.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.94x = 66,546,083.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,546,083.64/7,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,279.97

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