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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.95, 10,770.77 and 6,572.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.95, 10,770.77 and 6,572.95 is: 9,836.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.95 : 10,770.77 = 6,572.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.95/10,770.77 = 6,572.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.95x = 10,770.77 × 6,572.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.95x = 70,795,722.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,795,722.18/7,196.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,836.90

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