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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.30, 10,767.72 and 6,314.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.30, 10,767.72 and 6,314.68 is: 9,448.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.30 : 10,767.72 = 6,314.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.30/10,767.72 = 6,314.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.30x = 10,767.72 × 6,314.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.30x = 67,994,652.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,994,652.29/7,196.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,448.56

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