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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.20, 10,825.80 and 6,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.20, 10,825.80 and 6,266.80 is: 9,400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.20 : 10,825.80 = 6,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.20/10,825.80 = 6,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.20x = 10,825.80 × 6,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.20x = 67,843,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,843,123.44/7,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,400.20

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