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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.16, 10,079.58 and 6,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.16, 10,079.58 and 6,854.20 is: 9,465.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.16 : 10,079.58 = 6,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.16/10,079.58 = 6,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.16x = 10,079.58 × 6,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.16x = 69,087,457.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,087,457.24/7,299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,465.12

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