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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.74, 10,758.59 and 6,692.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.74, 10,758.59 and 6,692.79 is: 9,991.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.74 : 10,758.59 = 6,692.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.74/10,758.59 = 6,692.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.74x = 10,758.59 × 6,692.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.74x = 72,005,015.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,005,015.54/7,206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,991.35

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