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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,239.06, 9,991.89 and 6,746.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,239.06, 9,991.89 and 6,746.58 is: 9,312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,239.06 : 9,991.89 = 6,746.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,239.06/9,991.89 = 6,746.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,239.06x = 9,991.89 × 6,746.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,239.06x = 67,411,085.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,411,085.24/7,239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,312.13

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