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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.67, 10,052.24 and 6,905.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.67, 10,052.24 and 6,905.99 is: 9,536.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.67 : 10,052.24 = 6,905.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.67/10,052.24 = 6,905.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.67x = 10,052.24 × 6,905.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.67x = 69,420,668.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,420,668.92/7,279.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,536.24

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