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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.60, 10,899.90 and 6,229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.60, 10,899.90 and 6,229.80 is: 9,344.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.60 : 10,899.90 = 6,229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.60/10,899.90 = 6,229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.60x = 10,899.90 × 6,229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.60x = 67,904,197.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,904,197.02/7,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,344.70

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