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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,214.08, 10,799.18 and 6,441.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,214.08, 10,799.18 and 6,441.34 is: 9,642.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,214.08 : 10,799.18 = 6,441.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,214.08/10,799.18 = 6,441.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,214.08x = 10,799.18 × 6,441.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,214.08x = 69,561,190.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,561,190.10/7,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,642.42

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