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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,294, 10,918.32 and 7,060.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,294, 10,918.32 and 7,060.72 is: 10,569.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,294 : 10,918.32 = 7,060.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,294/10,918.32 = 7,060.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,294x = 10,918.32 × 7,060.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,294x = 77,091,200.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,091,200.39/7,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,569.13

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