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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.60, 10,908.90 and 6,466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.60, 10,908.90 and 6,466.20 is: 9,699.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.60 : 10,908.90 = 6,466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.60/10,908.90 = 6,466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.60x = 10,908.90 × 6,466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.60x = 70,539,129.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,539,129.18/7,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,699.30

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