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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.07, 10,813.64 and 6,498.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.07, 10,813.64 and 6,498.36 is: 9,732.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.07 : 10,813.64 = 6,498.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.07/10,813.64 = 6,498.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.07x = 10,813.64 × 6,498.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.07x = 70,270,893.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,270,893.14/7,220.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,732.72

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