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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.07, 10,794.69 and 6,438.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.07, 10,794.69 and 6,438.33 is: 9,637.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.07 : 10,794.69 = 6,438.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.07/10,794.69 = 6,438.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.07x = 10,794.69 × 6,438.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.07x = 69,499,776.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,499,776.47/7,211.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,637.93

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