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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,191.76, 10,729.88 and 6,402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,191.76, 10,729.88 and 6,402.40 is: 9,552.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,191.76 : 10,729.88 = 6,402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,191.76/10,729.88 = 6,402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,191.76x = 10,729.88 × 6,402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,191.76x = 68,696,983.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,696,983.71/7,191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,552.18

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