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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.60, 10,814.40 and 7,136.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.60, 10,814.40 and 7,136.70 is: 10,705.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.60 : 10,814.40 = 7,136.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.60/10,814.40 = 7,136.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.60x = 10,814.40 × 7,136.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.60x = 77,179,128.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,179,128.48/7,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,705.05

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