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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.60, 10,792.80 and 6,345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.60, 10,792.80 and 6,345.60 is: 9,499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.60 : 10,792.80 = 6,345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.60/10,792.80 = 6,345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.60x = 10,792.80 × 6,345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.60x = 68,486,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,486,791.68/7,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,499.39

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