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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.70, 10,846.68 and 6,552.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.70, 10,846.68 and 6,552.70 is: 9,809.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.70 : 10,846.68 = 6,552.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.70/10,846.68 = 6,552.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.70x = 10,846.68 × 6,552.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.70x = 71,075,040.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,075,040.04/7,245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,809.27

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