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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,210.59, 10,741.94 and 6,946.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,210.59, 10,741.94 and 6,946.11 is: 10,347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,210.59 : 10,741.94 = 6,946.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,210.59/10,741.94 = 6,946.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,210.59x = 10,741.94 × 6,946.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,210.59x = 74,614,662.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,614,662.12/7,210.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,347.93

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