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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,301.54, 10,997.18 and 6,788.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,301.54, 10,997.18 and 6,788.23 is: 10,224.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,301.54 : 10,997.18 = 6,788.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,301.54/10,997.18 = 6,788.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,301.54x = 10,997.18 × 6,788.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,301.54x = 74,651,389.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,651,389.40/7,301.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,224.06

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