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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.38, 10,792.24 and 6,570.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.38, 10,792.24 and 6,570.98 is: 9,801.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.38 : 10,792.24 = 6,570.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.38/10,792.24 = 6,570.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.38x = 10,792.24 × 6,570.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.38x = 70,915,593.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,915,593.20/7,235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,801.23

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