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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.76, 10,726.89 and 6,400.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.76, 10,726.89 and 6,400.39 is: 9,549.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.76 : 10,726.89 = 6,400.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.76/10,726.89 = 6,400.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.76x = 10,726.89 × 6,400.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.76x = 68,656,323.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,656,323.95/7,189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,549.18

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