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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.16, 10,823.40 and 6,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.16, 10,823.40 and 6,366.80 is: 9,541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.16 : 10,823.40 = 6,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.16/10,823.40 = 6,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.16x = 10,823.40 × 6,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.16x = 68,910,423.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,910,423.12/7,222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,541.53

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