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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.42, 10,056.11 and 6,344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.42, 10,056.11 and 6,344.88 is: 8,737.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.42 : 10,056.11 = 6,344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.42/10,056.11 = 6,344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.42x = 10,056.11 × 6,344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.42x = 63,804,779.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,804,779.49/7,302.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,737.48

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