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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,293.60, 10,918.80 and 6,429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,293.60, 10,918.80 and 6,429.60 is: 9,625.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,293.60 : 10,918.80 = 6,429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,293.60/10,918.80 = 6,429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,293.60x = 10,918.80 × 6,429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,293.60x = 70,203,516.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,203,516.48/7,293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,625.36

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