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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,301.76, 10,059.84 and 6,809.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,301.76, 10,059.84 and 6,809.28 is: 9,381.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,301.76 : 10,059.84 = 6,809.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,301.76/10,059.84 = 6,809.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,301.76x = 10,059.84 × 6,809.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,301.76x = 68,500,267.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,500,267.32/7,301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.34

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