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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.20, 10,948.80 and 6,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.20, 10,948.80 and 6,348.80 is: 9,523.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.20 : 10,948.80 = 6,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.20/10,948.80 = 6,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.20x = 10,948.80 × 6,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.20x = 69,511,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,511,741.44/7,299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,523.20

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