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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,216.98, 10,806.78 and 6,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,216.98, 10,806.78 and 6,183.60 is: 9,259.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,216.98 : 10,806.78 = 6,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,216.98/10,806.78 = 6,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,216.98x = 10,806.78 × 6,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,216.98x = 66,824,804.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,824,804.81/7,216.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.39

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