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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,216.34, 10,843.41 and 6,294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,216.34, 10,843.41 and 6,294.20 is: 9,457.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,216.34 : 10,843.41 = 6,294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,216.34/10,843.41 = 6,294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,216.34x = 10,843.41 × 6,294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,216.34x = 68,250,591.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,250,591.22/7,216.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.78

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