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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.46, 10,835.01 and 6,632.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.46, 10,835.01 and 6,632.94 is: 9,953.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.46 : 10,835.01 = 6,632.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.46/10,835.01 = 6,632.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.46x = 10,835.01 × 6,632.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.46x = 71,867,971.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,867,971.23/7,220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,953.38

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