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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.65, 10,736.84 and 6,419.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.65, 10,736.84 and 6,419.61 is: 9,565.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.65 : 10,736.84 = 6,419.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.65/10,736.84 = 6,419.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.65x = 10,736.84 × 6,419.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.65x = 68,926,329.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,926,329.44/7,205.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,565.60

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