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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.96, 10,788.72 and 6,171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.96, 10,788.72 and 6,171.60 is: 9,241.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.96 : 10,788.72 = 6,171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.96/10,788.72 = 6,171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.96x = 10,788.72 × 6,171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.96x = 66,583,664.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,583,664.35/7,204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.36

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