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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.34, 10,888.61 and 6,222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.34, 10,888.61 and 6,222.96 is: 9,337.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.34 : 10,888.61 = 6,222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.34/10,888.61 = 6,222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.34x = 10,888.61 × 6,222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.34x = 67,759,353.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,759,353.37/7,256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,337.95

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