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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,218.42, 9,929.97 and 6,318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,218.42, 9,929.97 and 6,318.42 is: 8,691.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,218.42 : 9,929.97 = 6,318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,218.42/9,929.97 = 6,318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,218.42x = 9,929.97 × 6,318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,218.42x = 62,741,721.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,741,721.05/7,218.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,691.89

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