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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.44, 10,795.88 and 6,521.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.44, 10,795.88 and 6,521.72 is: 9,772.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.44 : 10,795.88 = 6,521.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.44/10,795.88 = 6,521.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.44x = 10,795.88 × 6,521.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.44x = 70,407,706.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,407,706.51/7,204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,772.82

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