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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.80, 9,904.16 and 6,929.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.80, 9,904.16 and 6,929.20 is: 9,504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.80 : 9,904.16 = 6,929.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.80/9,904.16 = 6,929.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.80x = 9,904.16 × 6,929.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.80x = 68,627,905.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,627,905.47/7,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,504.20

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