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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.04, 10,838.26 and 6,645.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.04, 10,838.26 and 6,645.44 is: 9,919.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.04 : 10,838.26 = 6,645.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.04/10,838.26 = 6,645.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.04x = 10,838.26 × 6,645.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.04x = 72,025,006.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,025,006.53/7,261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,919.38

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