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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.41, 10,960.79 and 6,712.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.41, 10,960.79 and 6,712.33 is: 10,080.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.41 : 10,960.79 = 6,712.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.41/10,960.79 = 6,712.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.41x = 10,960.79 × 6,712.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.41x = 73,572,439.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,572,439.54/7,298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,080.61

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