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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,229.16, 10,846.98 and 6,658.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,229.16, 10,846.98 and 6,658.92 is: 9,991.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,229.16 : 10,846.98 = 6,658.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,229.16/10,846.98 = 6,658.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,229.16x = 10,846.98 × 6,658.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,229.16x = 72,229,172.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,229,172.06/7,229.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,991.36

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