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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.22, 10,038.94 and 6,957.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.22, 10,038.94 and 6,957.46 is: 9,578.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.22 : 10,038.94 = 6,957.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.22/10,038.94 = 6,957.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.22x = 10,038.94 × 6,957.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.22x = 69,845,523.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,845,523.49/7,292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,578.09

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